Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Medical marijuana could be available within seven business days
Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says his department now has medical marijuana for final testing, which means the product could be commercially available by early next month. Strain says patients who get a...
Jul 29, 2019
Good government groups want candidates this fall to discuss detailed policy plans, less rhetoric
Three nonpartisan good government groups have joined forces in an effort to get the candidates for governor and the legislature to discuss details on what they plan to do if elected. The Council for a...
Jul 28, 2019
Super ATV opens manufacturing and distribution center in Shreveport
Super ATV's new manufacturing and distribution center in Shreveport is open. It will employ 75 workers. The Indiana based company specializes in aftermarket parts for ATVs and UTVs. North Louisiana Ec...
Jul 27, 2019
The public can see the state's first cloned cow at a ranch in Church Point
The town of Church Point has a unique designation as being the home to the state's first cloned cow. The cow lives at Circle T Cattle Company. Several years ago, owner Bob Thibodeaux purchased a cow t...
Jul 27, 2019
New child passenger safety seat law goes into effect August 1
Louisiana's new child safety seat law that goes into effect August 1st is being considered the best in the country by national safety experts. State Police Lt. Nick Manale says the new laws reflect so...
Jul 26, 2019 Sean Freese / CC
Go Fund Me Campaign started to replace LSU's library
After LSU unveiled its multi-million dollar athletic complex for the football team this week, some alumni want to put the focus back on academics. LSU Alum Ginger Gibson isn't faulting the University ...
Jul 26, 2019
Judge orders bailiff to tape a defendant's mouth shut following repeated interruptions
A Lafayette judge is the target of scrutiny after ordering a bailiff to tape a defendant's mouth shut. 15th Judicial District Court Judge Marilyn Castle had Michael Duhon's mouth taped after multiple ...
Jul 26, 2019 Mike Mozart / CC
LSU professor credits students for saving his life after suffering a heart attack while swimming
An LSU Professor had the roles reversed when he found himself depending on students as he went into cardiac arrest. Math professor Dr. James Oxley was swimming laps on campus on July 5th when he slipp...
Jul 26, 2019
Gov. Edwards declares first cybersecurity related state of emergency in Louisiana
Gov. Edwards issues a statewide emergency declaration following a cybersecurity attack on several school systems in North Louisiana. Senior Coordinating Official for the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commis...
Jul 25, 2019 Yuri Samoilov / CC
Senate President John Alario set to end his political career after 48 years in the state legislature
Senate President John Alario is ending his political career after 48 years in the state legislature. Alario who is term-limited had the option of running for a House seat, but the Republican from West...
Jul 25, 2019
