Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
EBR District Attorney Hillar Moore not running for governor
East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore announces he's not running governor. Moore, who is a registered Democrat, has served as Baton Rouge's top prosecutor since 2008. Political analyst Berni...
Feb 28, 2023 East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore
New state-of-the-art culinary, hospitality and gaming training center opens in Southwest Louisiana
State and local officials were on hand today for the grand opening of SOWELA's $10.8M State-of-the-art Culinary, Gaming, and Hospitality Training Center in Lake Charles. SOWELA Chancellor Dr. Neil Asp...
Feb 28, 2023
Warm weather is speeding up the season for Louisiana strawberry farmers
As we approach the peak of strawberry season, Springfield strawberry farmer, Trey Harris said it's been a tough year so far weather-wise. He said production is down from this time last year, but the c...
Feb 28, 2023 Amy / CC
Study shows new pain protocol eliminates opioid use following knee replacement
An LSU Health New Orleans study indicates the majority of their post-op total knee replacement patients recovered just as well with Tylenol and anti-inflammatory medications versus opioids to control ...
Feb 28, 2023 Vinod Dasa, MD, Professor of Orthopaedics at LSU Health New Orleans.
Red Cross has distributed 2.5M smoke alarms in the U.S., 42k in Louisiana
The Red Cross said they've installed 2.5 million smoke alarms in U.S. homes over the last nine years making one million homes safer in the country. Executive Director of Louisiana Capital Area West Re...
Feb 27, 2023
Governor Edwards looking to raise the minimum wage before he leaves office
Governor John Bel Edwards will once again supports legislation in the upcoming regular session to increase the minimum wage. Louisiana is one of 21 states that sets its minimum wage with the federal r...
Feb 27, 2023
Christian music star Lauren Daigle to highlight 2023 Festival International de Louisiane
The 37th annual Festival International de Louisiane is taking over downtown Lafayette April 26-30. The celebration of cultures from around the world includes music, food, and art. Marketing director o...
Feb 27, 2023
A combination flu and COVID home test receives FDA emergency use authorization
The FDA grants emergency use authorization for a combination flu and COVID home test so you can check to see what's causing your symptoms. LSU Health New Orleans Genetics Specialist Dr. Lucio Miele sa...
Feb 27, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Ville Platte Radio Station to Receive Recognition
Three individuals who have spent their careers dedicated to improving agriculture in Louisiana will be the newest inductees into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction and one South Louisiana r...
Feb 27, 2023
New poll (paid for by Jeff Landry) shows the A.G. way ahead in the Governor's race
A recent poll, paid for by the Jeff Landry Campaign, shows the attorney general with a huge lead among Republicans and independents in the race to be the next Governor. LSU political science professor...
Feb 27, 2023
