Helena Moreno, at-large member of the New Orleans City Council, joins Newell to discuss New Orleans being approved for rapid DNA testing at the Orleans Justice Center.

Helena Moreno, at-large member of the New Orleans City Council, joins Newell to discuss New Orleans being approved for rapid DNA testing at the Orleans Justice Center.

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When Newell Normand talks…everybody listens.



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The menhaden industry (pogey boats) controversy has erupted as a suspected accidental “spill” has been detected in the Holly Beach area last week. Pogey boats were working close to the beach where suddenly vast amounts of dead fish washed up on the beach. While banned completely in Florida and limited to 1 mile offshore in Mississippi & Alabama, Louisiana's elected officials continue to allow the harmful bycatch of non target species and exacerbation of coastal erosion by operating both legally and illegally in and out of restricted zones. LA Coastal Conservation Director David Cresson joins guest host Don Dubuc to address to issue. 

The menhaden industry (pogey boats) controversy has erupted as a suspected accidental “spill” has been detected in the Holly Beach area last week. Pogey boats were working close to the beach where suddenly vast amounts of dead fish washed up on the beach. While banned completely in Florida and limited to 1 mile offshore in Mississippi &amp; Alabama, Louisiana's elected officials continue to allow the harmful bycatch of non target species and exacerbation of coastal erosion by operating both legally and illegally in and out of restricted zones. LA Coastal Conservation Director David Cresson joins guest host Don Dubuc to address to issue.

The next Louisiana Governor can immediately fix the "pogey fishing" problem

This hour, guest host Don Dubuc speaks with Jeff Palermo, Louisiana Radio Network News Director to preview the LSU vs. Arkansas game Saturday night. Then, WWL Multi-Media Journalist Thanh Truong joins the show to talk about his latest podcast about Sherwood Parker, who's had the same job for over 50 years.  

This hour, guest host Don Dubuc speaks with Jeff Palermo, Louisiana Radio Network News Director to preview the LSU vs. Arkansas game Saturday night. Then, WWL Multi-Media Journalist Thanh Truong joins the show to talk about his latest podcast about Sherwood Parker, who's had the same job for over 50 years.

The LSU Tigers take on Arkansas this Saturday

Sherwood Parker has been cutting hair for longer than that. His barbershop, Parker's Hair Styling and Barber Shop in Terrytown, La, is marking 50 years of business. Richard Nixon was still POTUS when they opened. Five decades later, Parker still offers the same services: haircuts & straight razor shaves (with hot towels). WWL Multi-Media Journalist Thanh Truong joins guest host Don Dubuc to tell the story of Sherwood Parker. 

Sherwood Parker has been cutting hair for longer than that. His barbershop, Parker's Hair Styling and Barber Shop in Terrytown, La, is marking 50 years of business. Richard Nixon was still POTUS when they opened. Five decades later, Parker still offers the same services: haircuts &amp; straight razor shaves (with hot towels). WWL Multi-Media Journalist Thanh Truong joins guest host Don Dubuc to tell the story of Sherwood Parker.

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