Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Some on probation given option to be vaccinated for COVID instead of completing community service hours
An East Baton Rouge judge is offering some offenders on probation the option to be vaccinated for COVID in lieu of completing community service. So far Judge Fred T. Crisfasi has allowed two people th...
Jul 27, 2021 Judge Fred T. Crifasi, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge Parish
Lincoln Parish crash claims the lives of three teenagers and leaves another fighting for his life
Three teenagers were killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Lincoln Parish and a fourth teenager is fighting for his life. State Police spokesperson Trooper Michael Reichardt said a Kia Optima driven b...
Jul 27, 2021 19-year-old Lajermanique Nichols, a criminal justice major at Grambling State. Photo courtesy of Grambling State University
240-million dollar sawmill to be built in Bienville Parish
Bienville Parish in northwest Louisiana will be the home to a new 240-million dollar sawmill. It's a joint venture between Hunt Forest Products located in Ruston and Canadian-based Tolko Industries. L...
Jul 27, 2021
Lake Charles Mayor and others launch unified effort to advocate for appropriate federal disaster response
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter and other community leaders will officially launch a unified effort Tuesday to advocate for appropriate federal response in the wake of Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Govern...
Jul 27, 2021
Construction begins on 760-million dollar hurricane and storm surge protection system for the River Parishes
Construction is underway on the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Protection Project which will provide 100-year hurricane and storm surge protection to 60,000 residents in St. Charles, St. Jame...
Jul 26, 2021
LSU swimmer Brooks Curry wins gold medal
LSU swimmer Brooks Curry is a gold medal winner at the Summer Olympics as he helped the U.S. 4X100 meter freestyle relay team take the gold. LSU Associate Swim Coach Stephen Mellor says he's in awe of...
Jul 26, 2021
Louisiana OMV locations require face masks for entry
Effective Monday if you have to visit an Office of Motor Vehicles in Louisiana you will be required to wear a face mask to conduct business. OMV spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux said the ongoing surge i...
Jul 26, 2021
Heat advisories posted across Louisiana
Most of the state is under a heat advisory today as Louisiana is dealing with its first lengthy heatwave of the summer. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a high-pressure system has settled in over t...
Jul 26, 2021 Robbie Sproule / CC
Cases, hospitalizations skyrocket leading to statewide mask advisory
The more contagious and virulent Delta coronavirus variant is tearing through Louisiana, resulting in Governor Edwards issuing a statewide mask advisory. Edwards sounded the alarm Friday afternoon say...
Jul 25, 2021 Esparta Palma / CC
2-1-1 now offers resources for those seeking help with opioid addiction
The number of opioid overdose deaths has increased by 60-percent in the state and now Louisiana 2-1-1 is able to point you in the right direction to assist with opioid addiction. President and CEO of ...
Jul 25, 2021 Find Rehab Centers / CC
