Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Washington Mardi Gras rolls this weekend
Louisiana movers and shakers have temporarily migrated north for this weekend's Washington D.C. Mardi Gras. The celebration started Thursday and ends Sunday, and features the governor, congressmen, an...
Jan 31, 2019
You can still watch the Saints play in the Super Bowl this Sunday, sort of
Until the conclusion of the NFC Championship, many throughout Louisiana had plans of watching the Black and Gold this Sunday compete in the Big Game. However, some sports bars and restaurants are goin...
Jan 31, 2019 Erin Costa / CC
North Louisiana community backing LA Rams player in Super Bowl hopes
There are probably not many Saints fans watching the Super Bowl, and even fewer rooting for the Rams, but in North Louisiana that might not be the case as former West Monroe football standout Andrew W...
Jan 31, 2019
BR Diocese releases list of 37 clergy members credibly accused of child abuse
The Diocese of Baton Rouge released the names today of 37 clergy members who have been credibly accused of abuse involving children. Bishop Michael Duca says hopes this will help the abuse victims who...
Jan 31, 2019
Super Bowl excitement takes a dip on the national level
The loss of excitement in Sunday's Super Bowl is not just contained to Louisiana. A national poll shows compared to last year, the number of people intrigued with the big game is down quite significan...
Jan 31, 2019 Erin Costa / CC
Wastewater lake in St. James at risk of breaching
A section of gypsum containment wall in Convent holding back 720 million gallons of acidic and lightly radioactive wastewater is in danger of failing, potentially releasing contaminated water into the...
Jan 31, 2019
$6 billion to be wagered in Super Bowl related sports betting
According to the American Gaming Association, 1-in-6 viewers of the Super Bowl will have money on the game, with 52 percent betting on the Rams, and 48 percent betting on the Patriots. AGA spokesperso...
Jan 31, 2019 Erin Khoo / CC
Tulane warns relative sea level rise faster than previously thought
Tulane researchers say current models estimating the level of sea level rise in low lying coastal areas are underestimating how quickly we're sliding into the sea. Wetland scientist and grad student M...
Jan 31, 2019 Christopher Farmer / CC
Tremont Waters leads LSU to its 10th straight win
LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters erupted for 36 points as the Fighting Tigers won their 10th straight Wednesday night with a 72-57 victory over Texas A&M. Waters, who last year hit a three-point...
Jan 30, 2019
Report: LSU and Ed Orgeron working towards a contract extension
There are reports LSU and head football coach Ed Orgeron are working on a contract extension. Sources say the precise details are still being finalized. Orgeron's current deal runs through the 2021 se...
Jan 30, 2019
