Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

Today is the deadline to file your federal taxes. CPA Hardy Foreman with the firm, Carr Riggs and Ingram in Shreveport says 65 percent of his clients file for an extension, but it's not an extension t...

The Louisiana House will consider a bill on Monday that would eliminate the TOPS Tech award. It's a state funded scholarship for graduating seniors to attend a two year school. Franklin Representative...

Tiger fans want to forget the 2023 LSU defense. But LSU's Spring game was a painful reminder. Receivers wide open, long touchdown plays and defensive backs looking at each other in bewilderment over w...

Legislation to restrict the use of bathrooms in schools, prisons, and domestic violence shelters to one's biological sex passes in the House on a 79-16 vote. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton suppo...

It's another great week for crawfish lovers with an average 50 cent drop in prices this week. Crawfish App Co-Founder Laney King says the industry lowered prices again which brings the average price f...

After multiple delays with Federal Student Aid, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance anticipates students can make changes if needed to their applications next week. LOSFA Spokesperson...

Monday is Tax Day. Alexandria CPA Kurt Oestriecher has a tax tip for seniors. Oestricher says people over the age of 70 can use a portion of their minimum retirement distribution to get a tax break if...

Despite former President Trump calling Senator Bill Cassidy one of the worst senators in the country, Louisiana's senior senator seems to be taking it all in stride. Cassidy said as long as he's worki...

Cleco says 24,000 customers remain without power after tornadoes and strong winds ripped through the state Wednesday. The utility company says it has brought in 400 additional line mechanics to help i...

Officials in St. Tammany Parish say the damage caused by Wednesday's tornado in Slidell is reminiscent of Hurricane Katrina. Parish President Mike Cooper said there's significant destruction to homes,...