Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Senator Cassidy says President Trump should exhaust all legal avenues before conceding
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy supports President Donald Trump's legal challenges in several states over the result of the November 3rd election but admits it will be difficult to get the courts to o...
Nov 17, 2020
New Orleans Mardi Gras 2021 not canceled, just different
The city of New Orleans' website says there will not be any Mardi Gras parades in 2021. The announcement caught many by surprise. Director of Communications for Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Beau Tidwell, sa...
Nov 17, 2020 Beau Tidwell, Spokesperson for Mayor of New Orleans LaToya Cantrell
State Health Department reports another 25-hundred new cases; hospitalizations continue to rise
The state health department reported an additional 2,592 new coronavirus cases Tuesday as Louisiana continues to see a sharp uptick in cases. During a press conference in Calcasieu Parish, Governor Jo...
Nov 17, 2020
Second COVID vaccine trial announces an efficacy rate above 90-percent
In addition to drug maker Pfizer's announcement last week that their COVID vaccine is a 90-percent effective, on Monday, Moderna released news that their vaccine has a 95 percent effectiveness rate. A...
Nov 17, 2020 NIAID / CC
Rep. Cedric Richmond will become a senior advisor for Joe Biden.
U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond announced today that before January 20th he will resign as a member of Congress to become a senior adviser to President-Elect Joe Biden. "This new role will allow m...
Nov 17, 2020 Congressman Cedric Richmond - Louisiana
Several school systems return to virtual learning as COVID cases affect the classroom
As COVID cases increase across the state, numerous school systems are returning to virtual instruction for the safety of students and staff. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley said this wa...
Nov 17, 2020 Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley
Congressman Cedric Richmond expected to be named to Biden Administration
Congressman Cedric Richmond has a 9:45 am news conference scheduled where he's expected to announce he's accepted a position with the Biden administration. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat said servi...
Nov 17, 2020 Congressman Cedric Richmond - Louisiana
Tulane University's Center for Brain Health starts programs program to help vets dealing with mental illness
The Tulane University Center for Brain Health has a new program to address the unique medical needs of veterans. The center's medical director, Doctor Gregory Stewart, says the program can help vets w...
Nov 16, 2020
Sean Payton says Brees' status unclear, won't name a starter yet
Saints Quarterback Drew Brees left Sunday's game against San Francisco with an injury and did not return. It is being reported that Brees has multiple rib fractures and a collapsed lung. Brees was rep...
Nov 16, 2020
Governor Edwards has faced many challenges in the year since he was re-elected
It was a year ago today that Governor John Bel Edwards was re-elected to a second term after a runoff with Republican Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat said Edwa...
Nov 16, 2020 Governor John Bel Edwards, November 16, 2020.
