Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
LSU Health study shows promise with UV light therapy in hospitalized COVID patients
An LSU Health New Orleans study shows significant promise with ultraviolent light therapy in hospitalized COVID patients. Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery Dr. Frank Lau said while studies show ...
Jun 04, 2022
Senate unanimously passes bill penalizing illegal evictions
Thursday the Senate unanimously approved HB 160, by Rep. Mandie Landry, which would punish landlords who illegally evict their tenants. This issue became particularly pervasive following Hurricanes La...
Jun 03, 2022
Louisiana Legislature poised to approve anti-abortion law that clarifies what happens if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Louisiana Legislature has passed a bill that would ban abortions, even in the cases of rape and incest if the U-S Supreme Court reverses Roe versus Wade. Carencro Representative Julie Emerson says...
Jun 03, 2022 Maria Oswalt / Unsplash
LDWF urging boaters to check personal floatation devices before taking to the water
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said they've noticed a concerning trend when conducting routine checks for personal floatation devices on private boats. Lt. Tim Fox said many PFDs d...
Jun 03, 2022 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
After LA "Don't Say Gay" bill fails, state representative vows she'll bring it back next year
A Louisiana House bill dubbed a "Don't Say Gay" bill has failed to pass this year, but its author says she will bring it back next year. Last month, House Education Committee members voted in a bipart...
Jun 02, 2022 Les Chatfield / CC
Governor Edwards says he plans to fully cooperate with legislative committee looking into Ronald Greene's death
Governor John Bel Edwards said he will testify before the legislative oversite committee investigating the May 2019 death of motorist Ronald Greene while in state police custody. Edwards said he viewe...
Jun 02, 2022
LFT opposes legislation to allow educators to serve as safety officer
After the concealed carry bill was amended to allow teachers to carry a firearm to school and serve as safety officers, the Louisiana Federation of Teachers issued a statement in strong opposition. LF...
Jun 02, 2022
Hattiesburg Regional scouting report
If you want to get scouting reports on all of the teams in the Hattiesburg Regional, listen to these interviews from Tiger Rag Radio, which can be heard across the state on Tuesday nights. D1ba...
Jun 02, 2022
Latest models call for record storm activity this year
It's only day two of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, but researchers at Colorado State University have increased their projections of just how active this season will be. Alex DesRosiers says the lates...
Jun 02, 2022 This GOES-16 East GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at 2:20 p.m. EDT, and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Larry in the Atlantic Ocean. The National Weather Service is warning that swells from Hurricane Larry will create dangerous rip current conditions. (NOAA via AP)
Governor Edwards endorses Luke Mixon for U.S. Senate
Senate candidate Luke Mixon has been officially endorsed by fellow Democrat, Governor John Bel Edwards. Mixon is one of three announced candidates who will face off with incumbent Republican John Kenn...
Jun 02, 2022 US Senate candidate Luke Mixon (D)
