Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Governor Edwards disappointed Louisiana residents not answering the phone when contact tracers call
Governor Edwards says since May 15th the COVID contact tracing program has had success but has run into problems of people not answering their phones. Edwards says they've reached out to nearly every ...
Jun 11, 2020
AAA study finds drivers know certain driving habits are bad, but still do them anyway
Research from AAA shows many drivers are partaking in dangerous behaviors behind the wheel, even though they know better. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says 96% of drivers admitted that driving while te...
Jun 11, 2020
LSU to change the name of the Middleton Library
The Middleton Library on LSU's campus will have a new name. The building has been named after General Troy Middleton, a war hero, who served as LSU's president from 1951 to 1962. Middleton is also kno...
Jun 11, 2020
Family of black man who died in the custody of Shreveport Police wants officers to be charged with murder
A lawyer representing the family of Thomas McGlothen, a 44-year-old black man who died in police custody, says the four police officers shown in a video beating him, should be fired and charged with m...
Jun 11, 2020
State health officials concerned about increased coronavirus cases in Lake Charles, Alexandria and Monroe
State health officials are concerned about rising COVID numbers in the Lake Charles, Alexandria, and Monroe regions. Assistant Health Secretary Dr. Alex Billioux says while the state as a whole is see...
Jun 11, 2020
LSU expects all of its football players will be eligible to vote by Friday
LSU's student-athletes are wanting their voices to be heard at the ballot box. LSU executive deputy athletic director Verge Ausberry says what has happened across the country in recent weeks has inspi...
Jun 10, 2020
House approves 34-billion dollar budget that's filled with coronavirus relief funding from the feds
The Louisiana House has approved a 34- billion dollar spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1st. The current budget is 30-billion dollars. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says the ...
Jun 10, 2020 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Resolution calling for study of police treatment of minorities prompts tense debate
The House Governmental Affairs Committee argued today over a resolution to create a 19-member panel to study policing policies. The legislation referenced the killing of George Floyd as a reason for e...
Jun 10, 2020
This weekend marks the start of Phase Two for New Orleans
New Orleans moves into phase two of economic reopening on Saturday. CEO of New Orleans and Company, the city's convention and visitor's bureau, Mark Romig says the easing of regulations will see resta...
Jun 10, 2020 Infrogmation of New Orleans / CC
Advocates praise the legislative passage of several criminal justice reforms
During the regular session, lawmakers passed criminal justice reforms advocates say will cut down on recidivism. One of the bills allows parolees to check in with their officers virtually. Pelican Ins...
Jun 10, 2020 Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
