Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Political analyst questions poll showing tanking Trump support in LA
A poll is out and making the rounds in major statewide media showing President Trump's support in Louisiana is cratering, but a political analyst says there's serious reasons to doubt the poll's accur...
Jun 21, 2019 Matt Johnson / CC
Ask The Governor June 20th 2019
Here's your latest edition of Ask The Governor. (Missing 20 seconds of audio at the front of the program) https://www.jimengster.com/jim-engster-podcasts/2019/6/20/ask-the-gov-june-20-2019
Jun 20, 2019
Reparations debate takes hold in Congress
A Congressional subcommittee tackled the question of whether or not African Americans should receive reparations for the United State's history of slavery and racial injustice. Congressman Mike Johnso...
Jun 20, 2019
Pelicans fly into a new era this evening with the NBA Draft
The NBA Draft kicks off at 6pm this evening and the new look Pelicans are sporting the 1st and fourth picks, and looking to rebuild after trading former cornerstone superstar Anthony Davis. It's a sto...
Jun 20, 2019
Four people are dead and the suspect is under arrest following a killing spree that took place over a couple of weeks
A 22-year-old Metairie man is under arrest following a killing spree of four randomly selected victims. Sean Barrette became the suspect in crimes after a forensic analysis was performed on his phone ...
Jun 19, 2019 Tony Webster / CC
Cop dragged through Slidell Walmart parking lot, leads to cross state chase
An alleged Walmart thief dragged a cop through a parking lot and led Slidell Police on a high speed chase than ended when the suspect wrecked his car in Mississippi. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel...
Jun 19, 2019 Mike Mozart / CC
Million dollars of cocaine found off the Louisiana coast
Over a million dollars worth of cocaine was found floating 50 miles off the Louisiana coast by a work boat that hauled it back into Port of Iberia and turned the contraband over to authorities. Iberia...
Jun 19, 2019
Edwards on heartbeat bill: "It was not a political decision"
Governor John Bel Edwards says he's not concerned about losing votes over his decision to sign a series of abortion restrictions during the legislative session. Edwards says his support for the fetal ...
Jun 19, 2019
LDWF looking for help with counting bats
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for the public to help them get a count of just how many bats live in the Bayou State, so they can find out if a bat-based disease is sprea...
Jun 19, 2019 Diego Lizcano / CC
Governor Edwards signs budget that provides public education with millions of more dollars
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed the 30-billion dollar budget that lawmakers approved in the recently completed legislative session. Edwards says the spending plan that goes into effect July 1st c...
Jun 18, 2019
