Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

There's been a rash of measles outbreaks across the country, and Louisiana Department of Health Immunization Director Frank Welch says it's a great reminder to make sure you and your children are vacc...

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning residents of south Louisiana to be aware of a rabies-like disease spotted in animals such as raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and skunks. It's called...

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards has announced the establishment of Operation Angel, a program where individuals suffering from addictions can turn to local law enforcement for help in getting...

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine gets 11 and a half million dollars in funding to launch the Center for Lung Biology and Disease. The center will work with researchers on LSU's campus and others ...

The jaguar that escaped his cage at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and killed nine other animals last summer is back on display after a half-year hiatus. Vice president of the Zoo Joel Hamilton says a...

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the flu is on the rise as almost 6% of doctor visits are for flu-like symptoms. LDH flu bug expert Dr. Frank Welch said the state has seen several smal...

President Donald Trump will speak to the country tonight at 8PM for his annual State of the Union address. It comes just after a contentious government shutdown centered on his demands for funding for...

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office arrests an Arnaudville woman accused of stealing graveside flowers from a Cecilia cemetery and then selling them online. Following a complaint, deputies identifi...

Governor John Bel Edwards' re-election campaign has released a couple of new digitals ads with the message being the state is better off now compared to how it was when he took office. Political analy...

The US Supreme Court is expected this week to consider whether Louisiana can enforce a state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a local hospital. Loyola University Law Prof...