Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Election Day is Saturday, candidates have a few days to make a final push
Election Day is Saturday and candidates are vying for voter's attention through political ads and technology in the final push. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says more candidates are blowing up vo...
Oct 08, 2023 Janine Robinson / Unsplash
Savannah Bananas first collegiate stop is LSU in 2024
The Savannah Bananas are making a stop on their 2024 world tour at LSU's Alex Box Stadium. And if you aren't familiar with the Bananas imagine if the Harlem Globetrotters were a baseball team. Laura C...
Oct 06, 2023 baseballmapper
Why some people are into scary movies and when you should let your kids watch them
October is prime viewing for frightening flicks, and you might have noticed some individuals are into scary movies more than others. Chair of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rahn Bailey said ...
Oct 06, 2023 Nong / Unsplash
Early voting for October 14th election down by 9 percent compared to 2019
Early voting for the October 14th primary election ends tomorrow, and it looks like turnout among Louisianans is down 9 percent compared to 2019. Pollster John Couvillon with JMC Analytics says the nu...
Oct 06, 2023
Senator John Kennedy has not endorsed a candidate in the governor's race
With only eight days before the October 14th primary election, U-S Senator John Kennedy has yet to make an endorsement in the Louisiana governor's race. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it...
Oct 06, 2023 Sen John Kennedy (R)
Saltwater intrusion timeline pushed out
The projected timeline for the saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River, threatening water systems in southeast Louisiana has shifted for the better. Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of En...
Oct 05, 2023 Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers October 5, 2023.
Fall like weather arrives for the weekend in Louisiana
It's finally going to feel like fall this weekend after two frontal systems ushering in rain and clouds move through the state Friday. State Climatologist Barry Keim said one system is along the coast...
Oct 05, 2023 Alisa Anton / Unsplash
Jeff Landry reports $4.5 million in cash on hand in latest campaign finance report
With the October 14th gubernatorial primary right around the corner, Attorney General Jeff Landry has $4.5 million in cash on hand and none of his opponents have a million dollars. Political Analyst B...
Oct 05, 2023 Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R)
DOTD installs new flashing yellow turn signals at intersections across Louisiana
The state transportation department is upgrading 12 hundred traffic signals in Louisiana to include flashing yellow left-turn arrows. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says a yellow flashing turn arrow...
Oct 05, 2023
Will Scalise be the next Speaker of the House?
Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has thrown his hat in the ring to be considered the next Speaker of the House. UNO Political Science Professor Dr. Ed Chervenak said it's no surprise the House Majo...
Oct 05, 2023 Rep Steve Scalise (R) - LA
