Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
LSU Coach Ed Orgeron receives a hefty pay raise
After guiding LSU to a national title, head coach Ed Orgeron has agreed to a six-year contract extension worth 42-million dollars. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says Orgeron is now among the Top 10 hig...
Jan 24, 2020
Northwestern State University’s online Bachelor of General Studies as the number two program in the nation
Onlineschoolsreport.com ranks Northwestern State University's online Bachelor of General Studies as the number two program in the nation. The rankings looked at various factors including student satis...
Jan 24, 2020
New Orleans-born Eli Manning hangs up the cleats
Louisiana native and longtime New York Giants QB Eli Manning announces his retirement today after 16 seasons in the NFL. Manning attended Newman High School in New Orleans. Newman coach and longtime f...
Jan 24, 2020 Mike Lizzi / CC
Protesters to march against handling of the Hard Rock situation
A protest demanding accountability from New Orleans officials for the handling of the Hard Rock construction site, and justice for the victims of the collapse will gather in the French Quarter at 3 PM...
Jan 23, 2020
Low volume music can inspire healthier food purchases
An LSU Marketing Professor finds playing low volume music or ambient sound in restaurants can help influence customers to pick healthier food options. Professor Courtney Szocs says while low music can...
Jan 23, 2020 Kai Hendry / CC
Killing of miniature goat leaves Lafayette family grieving
A miniature goat is found shot to death in Lafayette, leaving the family of the pet seeking answers. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says it appears that the goat, known has Uncle Bab...
Jan 23, 2020
New tarp put up to shield the remains of trapped worker at Hard Rock hotel site
A new tarp is up so the remains of a worker at the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel construction site in New Orleans are no longer visible. Strong winds pushed the previous tarp away, briefly exposing the le...
Jan 23, 2020
Williamson dazzles in Pelicans debut
Zion Williamson electrified the Smoothie King Center last night with 22 points in his debut, a 121-117 loss to the Spurs. Williamson had a rough start to the game before blasting the Spurs with a 17 p...
Jan 23, 2020
LSU's national championship football team earns the university more than 200-million in free media exposure
Experts estimate LSU received more than $200 million in free media exposure between December 1st and January 21st as a result of the football team's successful title run. Director of sponsorship analy...
Jan 23, 2020
Louisiana dignitaries flock to Washington Mardi Gras
Washington Mardi Gras kicks off today with Louisiana's biggest movers and shakers in D.C. for three days of politicking and celebrations. LSU Communications Professor and veteran political staffer Bob...
Jan 23, 2020
