Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Governor Edwards discusses plans for Superdome Renovations during visit to Saints training camp
Governor John Bel Edwards visited Saints training camp on Monday and discussed the $450 million plan to renovate the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Edwards says the massive renovation would also result in a...
Aug 12, 2019 Phil Roeder / CC
Catch the year's best meteor shower early tomorrow morning
Tomorrow morning will be your best chance to catch the famed Perseid meteor shower. Best viewing will be just after 4AM until the sunrises. LSU Astronomy Professor Brad Schaefer says for best viewing ...
Aug 12, 2019 Paul Balfe / CC
Louisiana to experience dangerous heat indices Monday and Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued its first excessive heat warning of the year for the northern half of the state until Tuesday night. Meteorologist Gary Chatelain says heat indices will climb o...
Aug 12, 2019
Louisiana sees 59 percent drop in wildfires
Louisiana sees a 59 percent decrease in the number of wildfires when comparing 2018 to 2008. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Louisiana had 1,638 wildfires in 2008, but only 676 wildfires las...
Aug 12, 2019 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters / CC
About two dozen gas stations are selling fuel under $2 a gallon
Louisiana is one of only three states in the nation where drivers can buy gas for under $2 a gallon. The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline has dipped 8 cents over the last week to $2.24. GasB...
Aug 12, 2019 FolsomNatural / CC
Hotel industry doing more to combat human trafficking
The American Hotel and Lodging Association announces the "No Room for Trafficking" campaign aimed at helping hotel workers recognize the warning signs to look for when dealing with potential human tra...
Aug 12, 2019 Elizabeth Backus / CC
President announces support for expanded background checks, many Republicans still oppose
President Trump announces he's backing stronger background checks for gun purchases and red flag laws allowing authorities to remove firearms from those who are a danger to themselves or others. Despi...
Aug 09, 2019
Shreveport mother accused of intentionally hurting toddler to collect insurance payout
A Shreveport woman is accused of intentionally slamming the head of her 23-month old child following a bus accident in an effort to collect an insurance payday. State Police Trooper Brent Hardy says t...
Aug 09, 2019
Family of Josef Richardson request a Justice Department investigation into officer-involved shooting
The family of a black man shot dead in a motel room by a West Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy is requesting a Justice Department investigation of the incident. Attorney for the family of 38-year-old Jose...
Aug 09, 2019
Most incumbents face easy road ahead
Statewide incumbents appear to have gotten off pretty easy this year with few high profile, or well-funded challengers signing up to run for their seats. Prominent Republicans sat out this cycle with ...
Aug 09, 2019
