Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
LSU professor receives grant to study freezing process to prolong life of a viable organ for transplant
When you are waiting on something as important as a liver or kidney for a transplant, time is of the essence when a match is located. Right now, you have to receive that organ within four hours for it...
Oct 04, 2021
GOHSEP launches program to help those in need of immediate shelter from Ida to get trailers ASAP
In an effort to get those still without shelter in some of the hardest-hit areas of Hurricane Ida, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is working in conjunction with ...
Oct 04, 2021
Louisiana setting up its own sheltering program as they wait for FEMA's traditional housing program to launch
Houma Representative Tanner Magee says the state launched its own sheltering assistance program today as it could be until November before FEMA sets up trailers on the property of homes that are sever...
Oct 04, 2021 Houma Representative Tanner Magee
Monday night Powerball drawing poised to make history
It's been early June since a Powerball Jackpot was won and tonight's drawing could be significant for a ticketholder if their numbers are drawn and for the lottery, if it isn't. Louisiana Lottery Spok...
Oct 04, 2021
Louisiana Marking National Fire Prevention Week
Louisiana is taking part in National Fire Prevention Week through this Saturday. Ashley Rodrique with the State Fire Marshal's Office says the theme this year is to "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety", ...
Oct 04, 2021
Auburn beats LSU at home for the first time since 1999
For the first time since 1999, LSU lost a home football game to Auburn. The Fighting Tigers let a 13-point lead slip away and lost to the War Eagles on Saturday night 24-19. A nonexistent running game...
Oct 03, 2021 Photo by Jonathan Mailhes
LRA: 84% of restaurants report their businesses are less profitable than three months ago
Louisiana's restaurant industry continues to face hardships from a lack of business because of the continuing Covid pandemic. Stan Harris heads up the state's restaurant association and tells us, as a...
Oct 02, 2021
Infectious disease expert at LSU Health New Orleans weighs in on possible COVID pill that could reduce hospitalizations and deaths
The Chief of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health New Orleans is weighing in on a Covid-19 pill that manufacturer Merck says will reduce hospitalizations and cut in half the number of deaths in people re...
Oct 02, 2021 Photo provided by Merck and Company
State offering $100 to anyone who receives their first COVID vaccine shot
Louisiana is expanding the Shot for 100 Campaign. Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health, Kim Hood says during October, unvaccinated individuals will receive a 100-dollar Visa gift ...
Oct 01, 2021
SNAP Recipients Getting Significant Boost In Benefits Effective Immediately
Louisiana SNAP recipients are getting an increase in their monthly benefits. That word comes from Shavana Howard, DCFS Assistant Secretary for Family Support. "Starting October 1 households will see a...
Oct 01, 2021
