Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
LSU's Kirby Smith Hall set for implosion June 4th
In a matter of months now Kirby Smith Hall, which not only served as a dormitory for LSU students but also as transitional offices for two governors will soon be a memory. Executive Director of Reside...
Feb 18, 2022
Grambling legends come together to spotlight HBCU football
At last year's NFL Draft, not a single player from a Historically Black College or University was taken, with only one being selected in 2020. The HBCU Legacy Bowl, created by Grambling football legen...
Feb 18, 2022
Lawmakers approves identical Congressional District maps that have one majority-minority district
The state Legislature has approved two identical Congressional District maps, but not without significant opposition. The maps contain one majority-minority district, despite calls from Black lawmaker...
Feb 18, 2022 Stuart Seeger / CC
New Orleans extremely hopeful for a large turnout for Mardi Gras 2022
We're in the thick of Mardi Gras season and New Orleans and Company spokesperson Kelly Schulz said you can't underestimate the economic, cultural, emotional, and impact of Mardi Gras 2022. Schulz said...
Feb 18, 2022 Tara Schmidt / CC
Krewe of Janus goes to Hollywood and they are ready to roll Saturday
The Krewe of Janus rolls Saturday night in Monroe and there's plenty of excitement for the return of the parade that's been a staple of the Twin Cities, Monroe, and West Monroe, since 1984. Throws Lie...
Feb 18, 2022
Early returns show big numbers for online sportsbooks
Online sportsbooks took in nearly $40.5 million during their first four days of operation in Louisiana, the best four-day debut for any market in the country according to PlayUSA.com. But Thursday, Do...
Feb 18, 2022
Anticipation grows as how Mardi Gras 2022 will boost the hospitality industry and morale after last year's hiatus
With more than 50 parades set to roll from Friday until Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras 2022 is one of the most anticipated events since COVID forced the beloved pastime to go on hiatus last year. Mardi Gras ...
Feb 18, 2022
At the Capitol: Redistricting Session winding down. How will it all play out?
The state legislature is expected to pretty much wrap up its special session on redistricting today. The session officially must end Sunday at 6 p.m. Lawmakers have been split along racial and party l...
Feb 17, 2022 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Attorneys for Bob Dean say nursing home owner has dementia
Attorneys for nursing home operator Bob Dean say he has dementia should not have to sit for depositions. Dean is facing numerous lawsuits after his decision to evacuate 843 residents to a warehouse fr...
Feb 17, 2022 Nursing home operator, Bob Dean in a file photo.
Owners of DiamondJacks have 60 days to sell casino or relinquish its riverboat gaming license back to Louisiana
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is giving Pacific Peninsula Entertainment 60 more days to sell the currently closed DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City. DiamondJacks shut its doors in May of 2020 a...
Feb 17, 2022
