Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

Angola has been ordered to improve conditions for inmates who are required to work on the farm line. Louisiana Middle District Court Federal Judge Brian Jackson told the prison to quickly correct what...

Beginning tomorrow non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun without a permit in Louisiana. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez, who authored the legislation said it's a historic moment ...

The Recreational red snapper season will be weekends-only through Labor Day weekend after a brief close to the season from July 7th to the 12th. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Director...

The University Medical Center New Orleans has launched its Healthy Brain Aging Initiative in a partnership between LCMC, LSU and Tulane. Dr. Demetrius Maraganore, chair of the Tulane Department of Neu...

The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab has launched a statewide sexual assault kit tracking program as a result of a law approved in 2023. Captain Chad Guidry with the crime lab says this will make the ...

Beginning next year more Louisianans will be eligible for insurance coverage for bariatric surgery as commercial insurers will be required to cover the weight loss surgery. Medicaid currently covers t...

After a unanimous decision by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, Dr. Wade Rousse will serve as the next president of McNeese State University. Rousse says he could hardly...

Hurricane Beryl is a Category 4 storm as it moves into the Caribbean. Beryl is the first hurricane in what is expected to be a very busy season. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says this early start is d...

Beginning August 1st both Medicaid and private insurers are required to cover for the care or treatment of menopause and perimenopause in Louisiana. New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman (D) said p...

Hometown hero Alyson Habetz was introduced today as UL Lafayette's new head softball coach. Habetz had a Hall of Fame playing career as a Cajuns softball player and after a 25-year run as an assistant...