Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

Louisiana political leaders are keeping a close eye on the developing situation in Venezuela, as Houston based Citgo, the American subsidiary of the country's state own oil company, is responsible for...

Acadiana based Bayou Teche Brewing has a definitively Cajun concoction on their hands with the creation of a breakfast stout brewed with boudin, coffee, and maple syrup. Brewery founder Karlos Knott s...

Gas prices have been on a noticeable rise throughout the state recently. In the last week, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has risen by seven cents. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may open the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish on Wednesday to relieve pressure on the levees along the lower Mississippi River. New Orleans district Corps S...

A New Orleans Senator has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming session that would exempt feminine products and diapers from state sales tax. Currently food, residential utilities, and prescription drugs ...

Earl, the llama that was shot three times by its owner last week, continues to recover from his injuries. He was at LSU's vet clinic but recently returned to the St. Landry Animal Control facility. An...

Before the game it was learned LSU's leading scorer Tremont Waters would not play against 5th ranked Tennessee because of an undisclosed illness. But LSU has a good back up point guard. Freshman Javon...

Thursday was the deadline for the owner of a million dollar Powerball ticket to claim their prize. The ticket was sold in New Orleans for the August 25th drawing. So did someone show up at Louisiana L...

The Edwards administration has presented state lawmakers with a proposed 30-billion dollar spending plan for next fiscal year that would give teachers a pay raise and increase funding for education an...

An agreement to begin construction on a $760 million flood protection project estimated to benefit more than 60,000 people in the river parish region has been signed. Congressman Garret Graves says th...