Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Risk Rating 2.0 takes effect today which will lead to higher flood insurance premiums at the time of renewal
Phase two of the Risk Rating 2. 0 rollout begins today which means 70-percent of Louisiana policyholders are expected to see premium increases when they renew their flood insurance policies. Policies ...
Apr 01, 2022
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season could be another one for the record books with up to 20 named storms
AccuWeather's predictions for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season calls for 16 to 20 named storms, of which six to eight could become hurricanes, and three to five of those could be major hurricanes. S...
Mar 31, 2022 Hurricane Laura in 2020
Congresswoman Letlow's 'COVID-19 American History Project Act' passes overwhelmingly in the House
For Congresswoman Julia Letlow her first piece of legislation to pass in the House is a personal one. Letlow's COVID-19 American History Project Act passed overwhelmingly 376-47. The legislation tasks...
Mar 31, 2022 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-5) presenting the COVID-19 American History Act to Congress.
Average price for a gallon of regular gas in Louisiana drops below $4.00
The statewide average for a gallon of regular gas in Louisiana today dropped below $4.00 to $3.99 a gallon. And while it is barely below $4.00, AAA fuel analyst Don Redman admits it has been a tough f...
Mar 31, 2022
Federal judge rules Louisiana's "truth in labeling law" is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Baton Rouge has ruled the state's 2019 truth in labeling law as unconstitutional. The Louisiana Legislature passed the law in an effort to prevent food companies from labeling a veg...
Mar 31, 2022 Mike Linksvayer
Alexandria man charged with 100 counts of rape
38-year-old Israel Jermaine Williams of Alexandria is charged with one hundred counts of first-degree rape. Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline said law enforcement in Florida ...
Mar 31, 2022 Suspect Israel Jermaine Williams
JMC Analytics poll shows Senator Kennedy can win re-election without the need of a runoff
This year's U-S Senate race still has time to heat up, but right now Republican John Kennedy is a clear favorite to retain his seat as 53-percent of voters plan to vote for the state's junior U-S Sena...
Mar 31, 2022 Sen John Kennedy (R)
FDA expands eligibility for second booster shot for older and immunocompromised individuals
The FDA and CDC expand eligibility for a second COVID booster shot for older adults and those who are immunocompromised. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says a second booster should be given at le...
Mar 31, 2022 NIAID / CC
History made at the State Capitol as lawmakers override the governor's veto of a Congressional map
The Louisiana House has voted to override Governor John Bel Edwards' veto of a Republican-drawn Congressional map that has one majority Black District. 70 votes were needed in the 105 member House and...
Mar 30, 2022 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
SFM Office issues open burn safety warning after four recent deaths
After four lives were lost as a result of separate open burns in Louisiana, the State Fire Marshal's Office issues an unprecedented safety warning. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue said spring cleaning te...
Mar 30, 2022
