Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Two Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies charged with manslaugther in shooting of a man in parked car
Two Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies face manslaughter charges after investigators say lethal force was not justified in the February 16th shooting of Daniel Vallee in Marrero. Sheriff Joe Lopinto sa...
Feb 22, 2022
Louisiana's Congressional delegation reacts as Russia shows signs of invading Ukraine
U-S Senator Bill Cassidy supports strong economic sanctions against Russia as reports indicate Russian forces have moved into eastern Ukraine and Cassidy says this establishes Russian President Vladim...
Feb 22, 2022 flowcomm / CC
DOTD boss talks major 5-year I-10 widening in Baton Rouge
Plans for a major widening of Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge call for even more lane closures and congestion for an already-congested stretch of highway. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says motorists ...
Feb 22, 2022 Infrogmation of New Orleans / CC
Grand Isle councilman and former police lieutenant Elgene Gary charged with sexual battery of two minors
Grand Isle Councilman Elgene Gary faces sexual battery charges related to the assault of two minors over the span of several years. Louisiana State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says the alleged inciden...
Feb 21, 2022
Menard baseball players help a 94-year old military veteran receive his full honors at his funeral
When an Alexandria funeral home was unable to locate nearby relatives of a 94-year-old Air Force veteran who passed away, they contacted the baseball coach at Holy Savior Menard High School to see if ...
Feb 21, 2022 Members of Holy Savior Menard's baseball team as pallbearers for 94-year old Ralph Lambert's funeral
February 17, 2022. Courtesy of Holy Savior Menard's Facebook page.
Governor Edwards and Mayor Cantrell see Final Four's return as a big step towards tourism rebound
In just six weeks the NCAA men's Final Four returns to New Orleans. The Superdome has hosted six Final Fours, more than any other venue, but this is the first since 2012. Today, the Greater New Orlean...
Feb 21, 2022
Shooting in Alexandria kills a 17-year old and injures two others
A shooting at a club rental in Alexandria kills a 17-year-old male and injures two others. Alexandria Police spokesperson Lt. Lane Windham said they were called to Club 318 just before midnight Saturd...
Feb 21, 2022
Will Governor John Bel Edwards veto new political boundaries for Congress, Legislature and BESE?
Governor John Bel Edwards says he's carefully examing the Congressional, legislative, PSC, and BESE maps the state Legislature approved. Edwards is concerned none of the maps reflect a growth in the A...
Feb 20, 2022 Governor John Bel Edwards gives COVID briefing January 13, 2022.
Oil and Gas Prices in Louisiana Could Be Impacted by a Russian Invasion of Ukraine
As the world keeps a watchful eye on the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Louisiana is paying close attention to the oil and gas markets, which have been incredibly volatile as tensio...
Feb 19, 2022
LA Tech biomedical engineering building renamed after longtime president
Thursday, the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors formally approved a request by Louisiana Tech to name its Biomedical Engineering Building for former university president Dr. Daniel R...
Feb 18, 2022
