Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Governor to consider additional restriction recommendations from the White House in next proclamation
Governor John Bel Edwards says he will consider new White House guidelines. The recommendations call for red zone states like Louisiana to close gyms, put tighter restrictions on indoor dining capacit...
Jul 17, 2020
Health officials debunk theories behind inflated COVID-19 case numbers
Assistant health secretary Dr. Alex Billioux debunks a theory that Louisiana's COVID-19 case count has been inflated by individuals being retested only to find out they are still positive for coronavi...
Jul 17, 2020
West Monroe man arrested after allegedly violently resisting arrest during Walmart mask incident
A West Monroe man was arrested after allegedly hitting a cop with his car and resisting arrest after refusing to wear a mask inside a Walmart. West Monroe Police Chief Jeff Terrell says when 64-year o...
Jul 16, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Low income renters can now apply to get help from the state
The state is now taking applications for the Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program, an initiative aimed at helping low-income people who are struggling to make rent. Louisiana Housing Corporat...
Jul 16, 2020
Governor Edwards approves business tax cuts and credits passed by the Legislature
Governor Edwards approves business tax cuts and credits that will cost the state an estimated 25 million dollars in the current budget year, and at least 230 million dollars over the next five years. ...
Jul 16, 2020
COVID cases rising sharply but deaths, ventilator use not following at the same rate
COVID cases are surging and hospitalization numbers are rising sharply as well, but deaths and ventilator use are not following at the same rate as the state's first wave in April. Ochsner Chief Medic...
Jul 16, 2020
Tiger Truck Stop new ownership discontinues roadside zoo attraction
The Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete is changing ownership and the new proprietors will no longer display the collection of exotic animals that have put a spotlight on the business. The flagship animal...
Jul 16, 2020
Stephen Handwerk leaving as executive director of Louisiana Democratic Party
Stephen Handwerk is stepping down from his leadership position with the Louisiana Democratic Party. Handwerk is the longest-serving executive director for the party. "It's time, the average lifespan o...
Jul 16, 2020
AG Jeff Landry calls Gov's mask mandate, bar closure order likely unconstitutional
Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry issues a legal opinion that says Governor John Bel Edwards' statewide mask mandate, order to close bars and limit on group gatherings is likely unconstitutional...
Jul 15, 2020 Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R)
National Retail Federation predicts record spending for back to school shopping
The National Retail Federation says we could see consumers spend a record amount on back to school shopping this year. N-R-F spokesperson Katherine Cullen says parents and students are preparing for m...
Jul 15, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
