Editorial

Delays persist in medical marijuana plan

More than three years have passed since Louisiana lawmakers established a framework for dispensing medical marijuana in the state, and the timeline for patients to gain legal access to the

As holidays approach, give wisely

Halloween has yet to make its official appearance, but charitable efforts for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are already underway. Donating to a favorite charity or charities is a great way to make a difference in the lives of people that need a helping hand.

However, choosing a charity to support can be a difficult decision, as many organizations are in need and worthy of your charitable dollars. Learning how to vet charities can help prospective donors make the best decisions in regard to which charities to support.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reader shares views

Dear Editor,

I try to avoid watching the news on TV for any extended period of time. Most mornings I scan the so-called news programs just to see if the world has blown up during the night. I check local news to keep up with local happenings such as shootings, drug dealers who are arrested, criminals on the run and the weather. The news is always slanted one way or the other to the point of not being news, but rather propaganda. It is easy to see why so many people are using the term “fake news.”

Death takes a detour

I’M JUST SAYIN’

Pass Christian, Miss., December 2005

Don’t blame the president

Love him or hate him, it is unfair to blame President Trump for the actions of individuals and groups. In recent days, bombs have been mailed to prominent Democrats, including

Is anyone in La. interested in voting?

Remember the 1970 song by Chicago; “Does anybody know what time it is, does anybody really care?” Well it’s close to Election Day in Louisiana, and it would seem by

I miss my friend

The Bulldog Bites have been around for years now. My good friend, the late Tom Precht, began this column and made it something I looked forward to reading weekly during

JDN magazines hitting newsstands soon

A special treat is heading to Jennings Daily News readers this weekend. This newspaper is excited to announce that the 2018 edition of Community magazine will be included with this

JDN magazines hitting Having freedom, happiness requires effort

Freedom and the pursuit of happiness are gifts of this world that we are offered. Freedom can be a two-edged sword. We can fight to remain free from a foreign

Election could end House investigation

Republicans on Capitol Hill have added enormously to the public’s understanding of what happened in the Trump-Russia investigation. They’re still doing it. But it will come to a screeching halt