Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
2021 election season comes to an end in Louisiana with a few surprises
The Louisiana election season for 2021 has finally ended with the December 11th election and while voter turnout was low as predicted LaPolitics.com Editor Jeremy Alford said one race, in particular, ...
Dec 12, 2021
Louisiana based Krispy Krunchy Chicken on the verge of major growth
Louisiana-based Krispy Krunchy Chicken is one of the largest convenience store foodservice concepts in the nation and now it's poised to grow even more with backing from a private equity firm Main Pos...
Dec 10, 2021
Federal Labor Secretary Martin Walsh on workforce issues
Most recent numbers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission show the unemployment rate is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels. And while some say there's still a labor shortage because the governmen...
Dec 10, 2021 Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh
Low turnout expected for Saturday's election in the most races among 34 parishes
Saturday is election day for 34 parishes, consisting of local matters, municipal runoffs, some tax proposals, and gaming for St. Tammany Parish. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said he already expected...
Dec 10, 2021 Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin (R) will not seek re-election.
Louisiana on track to exceed more than 900 traffic fatalities this year
Thanksgiving weekend was among the deadliest on Louisiana roadways this year with 15 crashes responsible for now 26 fatalities. And as we approach another busy traveling period for Christmas and New Y...
Dec 10, 2021
LSU Economist Says High Inflationary Rate Tied To Supply Chain Issues, Monetary And Fiscal Policies
November consumer prices jumped 6.8 percent in November compared to a year earlier. That's the highest annual inflation rate in nearly four decades. LSU economist, Dr. Loren Scott, says fixing the sup...
Dec 10, 2021 Economist Dr. Loren Scott
Louisiana company with Waitr roots launches Mallard Bay a full-service experience for sportsmen and outfitters
If you've ever longed for a simpler way to book a hunting or fishing trip to include lodging, an outfitter, or charter captain and found it a bit overwhelming, well there's a new one-stop-shop service...
Dec 09, 2021
LHSAA Prep Classic features numerous storylines
The 40th annual LHSAA Prep Football Classic kicks off tomorrow in the Ceasars Superdome. Ouachita Christian seeks its eighth state championship as they face Southern Lab in the Division Four-title gam...
Dec 09, 2021
Thibodaux Regional Health System celebrates expansion of cancer center
Thibodaux Regional Health System celebrates the grand opening of its 80,000 square foot facility to provide advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment. Lt Governor Billy Nungesser said the facility provi...
Dec 09, 2021
NFIP's Risk Rating 2.0 Brings More Criticism From Louisiana Insurance Commissioner
Louisiana residents are facing or have already received significant increases in their premiums to be protected by the National Flood Insurance Program. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, whose...
Dec 09, 2021 Commissioner of Insurance State of Louisiana Jim Donelon
