Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
New analysis say state's overall financial condition has worsened by 12% over a year's time
Truthinaccounting.org gives Louisiana a D rating following new analysis that shows Louisiana has $15.8 billion available to pay nearly $38 billion worth of bills. "We give states a 'D' grade if their ...
Sep 24, 2019 GotCredit / CC
Race for Insurance Commissioner tightens
A new Independent poll shows the race for Insurance Commissioner is at a statistical dead heat with Republican incumbent Jim Donelon at 22% and GOP challenger Tim Temple at 20%. JMC Analytics p...
Sep 23, 2019
LSU research finds link between diabetes medicine, lower cancer rates
An LSU Health New Orleans researcher finds that a common Diabetes medication was effective in treating certain forms of cancer in mice. Biochemistry Professor Dr. Suresh Alahari says certain cancers l...
Sep 23, 2019
Doctor checking on Caspar the Camel following an incident where a Florida woman admitted to biting his testicles
A Florida woman bit the testicles of a camel at the Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete after she found herself under the animal. Truck stop manager Pamela Bossier says the woman and her husband entered t...
Sep 23, 2019
New polls shows Rispone over Abraham, Edwards gaining ground
An independent, post-first debate poll shows Governor Edwards has gained ground, and Eddie Rispone has jumped Ralph Abraham as the top polling Republican. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Ed...
Sep 23, 2019
Gubernatorial candidates discuss the expanded the Medicaid program
The candidates reaffirmed their support for the Medicaid expansion during the first gubernatorial debate, but they differ on how effective the rollout has been, and how it's managed. Governor Edwards ...
Sep 23, 2019 Images Money / CC
Saints Breesless in Seattle, but still get the victory.
The Saints pulled off a stunning win in Seattle, beating the Seahawks 33-27 without Drew Brees. New Orleans first touchdown came on a 53-yard punt return by rookie Deonte Harris and the defense scored...
Sep 22, 2019
LSU's offense continues to roll, defense continues to miss tackles and injuries continue to mount
LSU's offense remains an offensive force, but questions remain about the Tigers defense after improving to 4-0 with a 66-38 win over winless Vanderbilt. Quarterback Joe Burrow set a school-record with...
Sep 22, 2019
Unemployment rate at 11-year low according to latest job numbers
The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is at an eleven-year low of 4.3 percent. Louisiana gained 4,800 jobs over the month and 1,000 jobs over the year. Louisiana Workforce Commission Chief...
Sep 21, 2019 Mike Lawrence / CC
Two Mandeville Police officers shot, one fatally, Covington man charged
A Mandeville Police officer is dead and another is wounded following a Friday afternoon shooting near the intersection of Louisiana Highway 22 and US 190. Police Chief Gerald Sticker says the fallen o...
Sep 20, 2019
