Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

Maybe the 33rd time is the charm for the LSU gymnastics program. The LSU Tigers are competing in the NCAA Gymnastics Championships for the 33rd time and they had another outstanding performance in the...

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton's political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote on Saturday to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. LSU political science profess...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo sai...

Love the Boot Week kicks off today and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser said there are more than 600 clean-up and beautification events planned in all 64 parishes aimed at cleaning up litter in Louisiana,...

Big economic development news in northwest Louisiana as industrial manufacturer Fibrebond announces a 50-million dollar expansion of its production facility in Minden. Officials say this will result i...

Legislation to remove the required 30-minute meal period for minors who work five or more hours advances from the House Labor Committee. Bill author, Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder said of...

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approves legislation that critics say will gut the state's public records law at every level. It would prohibit the public from obtaining any government docum...

Legislation to create a gun-free zone in New Orleans' entertainment district was voluntarily deferred in House Criminal Justice. Bill author Representative Alonzo Knox urged committee members to ask l...

U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson is adamant he is not resigning despite calls from House Republicans who are not happy with his proposals to provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. The Republican from Bossie...

In a House committee hearing, state lawmakers laid out their concerns over holding a constitutional convention on May 20th, two weeks before the regular session is scheduled to end. Chalmette Represen...