Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
The week following Christmas to see continued surge of shoppers
In the week following Christmas, it is expected that many people will find themselves doing some shopping. Of the nearly 7000 people surveyed by the National Retail Federation, 51% in the week followi...
Dec 26, 2018 sean_hickin / CC
ACLU files lawsuit over Lafayette Public Library's policy change pertaining to Drag Queen Story Time
The ACLU of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit challenging the Lafayette Public Library's ban on Drag Queen Story Time. As the result of a lawsuit from a group called "Warriors for Christ", the library now...
Dec 25, 2018 natalie419 / CC
LSU study links ADHD and entrepreneurship
Research out of LSU indicates those with ADHD may have highly desirable traits when it comes to starting a business. The article by LSU Assistant Business Professor Reginald Tucker indicates while hyp...
Dec 25, 2018
Edwards: teacher pay raises my no. 1 goal for 2019
Governor John Bel Edwards says his number one legislative priority for 2019 is getting Louisiana teachers a 1,000 dollar pay raise, and school support workers a 500 dollar pay raise. Bayou State educa...
Dec 24, 2018
Substantial changes to SNAP proposed by USDA
The Trump Administration is proposing a food stamp rule change that would limit state's abilities to claim economic hardship waivers that allow recipients to stay on the program even if they don't mee...
Dec 22, 2018
Holiday dispute in Mandeville gains internet fame
A dispute over a holiday display in the front yard of a Mandeville home has taken over social media. An anonymous note was sent to the home of Diana Rowland, by what Rowland calls a "Judgy McJudgeface...
Dec 21, 2018
Governor John Bel Edwards highlights successes of 2018
Governor John Bel Edwards says 2018 was a successful year for Louisiana as the state continues to move in the right direction. Edwards says stabilizing the budget was his top accomplishment. He says t...
Dec 20, 2018
Bossier cop catches animal sexual abuse charges
A Bossier City patrol cop has been arrested and charged with over three dozen animal sexual abuse related charges. State Police SVU say they busted 38-year-old Terry Yetman with possession of animal p...
Dec 20, 2018
Heart attack risk rises nearly 40 percent on Christmas Eve
A new study from Sweden has found the risk of having a heart attack rises nearly 40 percent on Christmas Eve. Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart at LSU Health New Orleans said the research shows that couple...
Dec 20, 2018 Mark Gunn / CC
AAA forecasts record setting winter holiday travel
AAA is reporting over 1/3 of the nation's population is expected to be on the move with the winter holiday travel plans. AAA spokesperson Don Redman said this year's estimations are record-setting, sa...
Dec 20, 2018 Gohsuke Takama / CC
