Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction to honor four inductees
The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction takes place tonight in Baton Rouge, recognizing those that have made significant contributions to the state's ag industry. This year's class has four indu...
Mar 07, 2019 StateofIsrael / CC
Edwards denies radio ads that suggest early childhood education is not a concern to the governor
John Bel Edwards re-election team says radio ads that attack the governor are blatantly false. Victory 2019 spokesperson Eric Holl says the ads claim the governor's budgets did not contain a dime for ...
Mar 06, 2019
Dispute between Ag Commisioner Mike Strain and LSU delays production of medical marijuana
There's another delay in the production of medical marijuana. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain is the regulator of the state's medical marijuana program and he claims LSU and its private grower, G...
Mar 06, 2019 Mark / CC
Senator Kennedy and Rep. Abraham file legislation filed to fight fraud in government assistance
U.S. Senator John Kennedy and Representative Ralph Abraham have filed legislation that would require states to verify eligibility for government assistance programs, before the benefits go out. The In...
Mar 06, 2019 Images Money / CC
Age may be raised to purchase tobacco and vaping products in next legislative session
There will be an effort in the upcoming legislative session to raise the age from 18 to 21-years-old to legally purchase or possess tobacco and vaping products. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffma...
Mar 06, 2019
St. Martinville to be the venue for a cover to cover public bible reading
The town of St. Martinville will be the host of a public reading of the Bible from cover to cover starting today. Fete-Dieue du Teche will be hosting the Bible Marathon today through Sunday in the tow...
Mar 06, 2019 Masterbutler / CC
Lafayette Regional Airport selected as a helicopter producer creating 120 jobs
Switzerland-based helicopter maker Kopter selects the Lafayette Regional Airport to assemble helicopters, creating 120 jobs. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says Kopter looked at ...
Mar 06, 2019 Bruce Johnson / CC
Cajun Navy 2016 has boots on the ground following Alabama tornadoes
When disaster strikes, the Cajun Navy is there to help. The Cajun Navy 2016 has responded to the devastation left from tornadoes in south Alabama that killed at least 23. Vice President of Cajun Navy ...
Mar 05, 2019
The cold won't keep the Bayou State down as Mardi Gras is celebrated around the state
So how do you stay warm on a chilly Mardi Gras day? Eating tasty food is one way to do it. This man along a New Orleans parade route says he's been cooking since four o' clock this morning and has eno...
Mar 05, 2019
Suspected killer of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims seeks a lower bond
The Baker man accused of fatally shooting LSU Basketball player Wayde Sims is seeking a reduction in his $350,000 bond. Twenty-year-old Dyteon Simpson reportedly wrote a letter to state district judge...
Mar 05, 2019
