Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
What to do and not to do if your car is stolen
With car theft on the rise in Louisiana, there have been cases where car owners have tried to either confront the thieves during the theft or later when they track down their vehicle. In some cases, t...
Jun 10, 2024 serezniy / Depositphotos.com
Louisiana college to kick off first-in-the-state wind turbine program this fall
Nunez Community College in Chalmette is set to start an associate's program training students as entry-level wind turbines, the first such program in Louisiana. Dean of Instruction Reggie Poche says t...
Jun 10, 2024 Photo courtesy of Dept. of Energy
Bill lifting licensing requirements to braid hair does not pass House
A bill that would lift licensing requirements to braid hair did not make it through this year's legislative session. Bill sponsor Mike Bayham of Chalmette says he believes the bill is important to pro...
Jun 10, 2024 Photo courtesy of Tangled Trinity Braiding - Facebook
Louisiana #1 for most affordable pet insurance
Even though Louisiana ranks among the country's highest property and automobile insurance rates, you'd be surprised to learn that when it comes to pet insurance, Bayou State is ranked the most afforda...
Jun 10, 2024 Photo by Brooke Thorington
LSU preparing for the day when schools pay players directly
College athletic departments are preparing for the likelihood of paying all their scholarship athletes roughly 22 million dollars starting as soon as 2025 as a result of a historic antitrust case betw...
Jun 10, 2024
Hurricane plans should include your pets
In addition to making your hurricane plans for you and your family don't forget about the four-legged members of your family. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine spokesperson Ginger Guttner said Katrina...
Jun 10, 2024 Andrew S / Unsplash
Governor Landry signs legislation that prohibits transgender women from using female bathrooms and locker rooms at schools
Governor Jeff Landry has signed what has been called the bathroom bill. The legislation prohibits a transgender individual from using a bathroom or locker room at a school that does not match their bi...
Jun 07, 2024 Roger Wilder
Crawfish season coming to an end, just how bad was it?
Crawfish season is winding down, and to say it was an unpredictable one is an understatement. LSU Ag Center Crawfish specialist Mark Shirley said towards the end of the season April and May, supply in...
Jun 07, 2024 Derek Key / CC
Adults looking to be trained for high-demand job can apply for financial aid through the M.J. Foster Promise Program
Adults interested in receiving the necessary education to land a job in a high-demand field can now apply for financial assistance through the M.J. Foster Promise Program. Brittany Terrio with the Lou...
Jun 07, 2024
It's a Free Fishing weekend in Louisiana
It's time to grab those fishing poles and cast a line. This Saturday and Sunday it's Free Fishing Weekend in Louisiana. State Wildlife Fisheries Outreach Biologist Josh Porter said you don't have to h...
Jun 06, 2024 robposse / CC
