Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
China buys 67 million in US soybeans
China purchases 67 million dollars' worth of US soybeans and exempts the product from a new set of tariffs set to take effect this month as a sign of goodwill in ongoing trade negotiations. Louisiana ...
Sep 17, 2019 United Soybean Board / CC
Alabama Coach Nick Saban and Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson among 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2020 induction class and the headliner is Alabama coach Nick Saban. The former LSU football coach won 75-percent of his games and the 2003 national ...
Sep 17, 2019
Drivers see a significant spike at the pump following drone attacks on two major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia
Gasoline prices are on the rise following attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.22, about a nickel higher than last week. AAA fu...
Sep 17, 2019 Mike Mozart / CC
Cokie Roberts passes away at 75
Legendary political reporter and New Orleans native Cokie Roberts passed away from complications resulting from her breast cancer at the age of 75. Born to the name Mary Martha Corinne Morrison Claibo...
Sep 17, 2019
Rispone begins airing anti-Abraham attack ad
Eddie Rispone begins airing a TV ad today that attacks fellow GOP gubernatorial candidate Ralph Abraham. A recent independent poll has Rispone eight points back of Abraham as the two fight for a chanc...
Sep 17, 2019 Campaign photo shoot for Eddie Rispone for Governor
Saturday Feb. 16, 2019 at various locations in St. Francisville, LA.
Photo by Ted Jackson
Insurance Commissioner candidates state their case for votes in Baton Rouge debate
The two candidates in the Insurance Commissioner's race were face to face in a debate at Baton Rouge Press Club. One of the major focal points of discussion was on Louisiana's auto insurance rates. Ch...
Sep 16, 2019 Bill Smith / CC
State Police find synthetic marijuana spiked "CBD" gummies
State Police says dating back to April they've discovered 14 products marketed as CBD gummy bears spiked with synthetic marijuana. Louisiana Department of Health Chief of Specialty Operations Justin G...
Sep 16, 2019 Enrique Dans / CC
Port of New Orleans sees record number of cruise passengers
A record 1.2 million passengers took a cruise out of the Port of New Orleans last year, and they're expecting to set another record of 1.4 million passengers for this year. Port of New Orleans spokesp...
Sep 16, 2019 danzil raines / CC
East Feliciana Sheriff investigates dog dragging incident
Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that was dragged behind a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. East Feliciana Sheriff's Chief Deputy Greg Phares says deputies were alerted by a concerned resi...
Sep 16, 2019
Saints QB Drew Brees to reportedly miss six weeks with a torn ligament
Multiple reports say Saints quarterback Drew Brees will miss at least the next six weeks as he needs surgery to repair his injured throwing hand. The league's highest-paid backup quarterback Teddy Bri...
Sep 16, 2019
