Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
American Farm Bureau Federation says the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner will be a little cheaper this year
A national survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation finds the cost of the Thanksgiving dinner is slightly lower this year. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says the cos...
Nov 23, 2020 Mike_fleming / CC
Saints win seventh straight as defense makes life tough on Matt Ryan
An effective Taysom Hill and a stout defense led to the Saints seventh straight win as New Orleans defeated its NFC South rival Atlanta 24-9. Hill filled in for the injured Drew Brees and threw for 23...
Nov 22, 2020
LSU grinds out victory over Arkansas
The LSU Tigers got a much needed win on Saturday as the Bayou Bengals pulled off a 27-24 win at Arkansas. It was not pretty, as LSU was penalized nine times, lost its starting corners, one to injury, ...
Nov 21, 2020
New State Police leader promises accountability
New State Police Superintendent, Colonel Lamar Davis, promises to hold the men and women who work at the law enforcement agency accountable. Davis says he has no problem stepping in making a change if...
Nov 21, 2020
House Speaker responds to governor blaming a GOP petition for increase in COVID numbers
Governor John Bel Edwards has said the House of Representative's petition that attempted to cancel his coronavirus restrictions has helped lead to a third surge in coronavirus cases. But House Speaker...
Nov 21, 2020 Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder
Early voting for the December 5th election is underway
Early voting is underway for the December fifth runoff. We saw long lines during early voting for the November election, but based on the first day of this early voting period, the lines will be much ...
Nov 20, 2020 Maryland GovPics / CC
Taysom Hill expected to start at quarterback against Atlanta
Taysom Hill will reportedly start at quarterback for the Saints this Sunday when they host the Atlanta Falcons. Saints Radio Network color analyst Deuce McAllister on why Hill gets the nod and not Jam...
Nov 20, 2020
LSU Health Shreveport physician on Pfizer vaccine
Today the first coronavirus vaccine to apply for emergency approval from the FDA is Pfizer's effort to fight the pandemic. A 50-percent effectiveness rate was the original benchmark set for vaccines. ...
Nov 20, 2020 Dr. John Vanchiere, Infectious Disease Specialist LSU Health Shreveport
Republican lawmakers discussing proposals to eliminate the state income tax
Some Republican state legislators are discussing whether the state should eliminate the state income tax. Shreveport Representative Thomas Pressly and Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson plan to ...
Nov 19, 2020 Chris Potter / CC
Governor Edwards: Not planning on issuing a new stay-at-home order
Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is in the third surge of the pandemic, but he doesn't plan on implementing a stay-at-home order. However, he says new restrictions are possible. "We are lookin...
Nov 19, 2020 Yuri Samoilov / CC
