Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run of Monroe high school student
A 51-year-old Monroe man is in custody in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 15-year-old Neville High student Ashley Dorsey. Corporal Reggie Brown with the Monroe Police Department says tips...
Oct 24, 2019
State fair opens today
The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport begins Thursday and runs through November 10th. State Fair Marketing Manager Russell Adams says for the next few weeks they'll have roughly 25 bands rotating thr...
Oct 24, 2019
Senator Bill Cassidy pushes for passage of the "End All Hazing Act"
In the wake of the Maxwell Gruver death on the LSU campus in 2017, the state-approved tougher anti-hazing laws and now there's a bill in Congress that would require college officials to publicly share...
Oct 24, 2019 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
Saints QB Drew Brees anticipates playing this Sunday against the Cardinals
Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says the plan is for him to suit up and play Sunday in the Dome against the Cardinals, potentially his first game action since injuring his hand against the Rams week two...
Oct 24, 2019
Vaping products for the first time will be accepted as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
For the first time ever, Louisianans can dispose of their vaping and e-ciagarette devices and cartridges, along with unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. Assista...
Oct 24, 2019 Lacey Krusmark / CC
LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center launches new program in the fight against obesity
LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center is adding a metabolic surgery center that will allow the Baton Rouge facility to research new tools in the fight against obesity. Pennington's Executive Dir...
Oct 23, 2019
Poor People's Campaign tours Louisiana
The Poor People's Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their "Moral Agenda". ...
Oct 23, 2019
Department of Insurance warns consumers to be alert for flood-damaged cars on the market
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is warning Louisiana car shoppers to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles coming in from Texas. Department of Insurance spokesperson John Tobler says in L...
Oct 22, 2019 US Army Africa / CC
Edwards courts Abraham voters in new ad
Governor Edwards' campaign is hoping to court Ralph Abraham voters with a new ad highlighting Eddie Rispone's attacks against the Congressman during the primary. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says...
Oct 22, 2019
Coach O the 30th highest paid coach in NCAA, 9th in SEC
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is the 30th highest-paid coach in the NCAA and the 9th highest paid in the SEC at four million a year according to the annual USA Today salary report. The Tigers are the numb...
Oct 22, 2019
