Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Hurricane-force winds expected in central Louisiana
Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall tonight on the eastern side of Cameron Parish as a Category Two hurricane. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Delta will weaken once its eyewall reaches l...
Oct 09, 2020
State Fire Marshal encourages generator safety ahead of Hurricane Delta
Most of the Hurricane Laura-related fatalities were due to carbon monoxide poisoning from the misuse of generators. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue urges users to follow three importan...
Oct 09, 2020
Entergy and Cleco bring in thousands of workers to help restore power after Delta departs
Hurricane Delta is once again expected to knock out power for thousands. Delta comes six weeks after Hurricane Laura knocked out power for over 500,000 Lousiana customers. Entergy CEO Philip May says ...
Oct 09, 2020
Hurricane Delta set to make landfall tonight in southwest Louisiana
Hurricane Delta is moving closer to the southwestern Louisiana coast and its expected to make landfall tonight near the Cameron-Vermilion Parish line. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ben Schott...
Oct 09, 2020
Governor Edwards extends Phase Three coronavirus restrictions into November
Governor John Bel Edwards is keeping the current Phase Three coronavirus public health restrictions in place until November 6th. That includes the statewide mask mandate. Edwards says the current miti...
Oct 09, 2020
Louisiana's unemployment trust fund runs out of money
The state's unemployment trust fund ran out of money Wednesday. However, Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Dejoie says those receiving unemployment benefits will continue to receive them, b...
Oct 08, 2020
Calcasieu Parish issues a mandatory evacuation for the second time in 43 days
Calcasieu Parish is still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Laura and now the area is bracing for Hurricane Delta, which is expected to make landfall in southwest Louisiana Friday afternoon or earl...
Oct 07, 2020 2C2K Photography / CC
Bill inspired by JP 4th grader suspended for having a BB gun during an online class advances
House Education approved legislation inspired by the controversial punishment of a Jefferson Parish 4th grader who had a BB gun visible in his web camera while in an online class. The legislation woul...
Oct 07, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Governor Edwards called "godless" by controversial pastor
Legislation granting criminal and civil immunity to those who gather for religious services against state orders during an emergency clears a House committee. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick s...
Oct 07, 2020
Hurricane Delta could bring hurricane force winds as far north as Alexandria
A hurricane warning is in effect for southwest Louisiana and into central Louisiana, as Delta is on track to make landfall Friday afternoon as a Category Two storm. State Climatologist Barry Keim said...
Oct 07, 2020
