Editorial

TODAY IN HISTORY

1776 - US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence and independence from Great Britain

Tips offered to keep pets calm during fireworks

Fourth of July and fireworks go hand in hand.

Fostering saves lives

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Working in animal rescue is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard, exhausting and many times heart-breaking, but there is always a lesson to be learned and a life to be saved.

A run-of-the-mill capitol riot case

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So far, the Justice Department has charged more than 450 people with taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. You hear a lot about the cases of those accused of violent acts or conspiring to take part in an “insurrection.” But recently, we saw the resolution of a much more pedestrian case, one that is likely representative of the rioters who ended up inside the Capitol, but did not take part in any violence.

Practice firework safety during Fourth of July holiday

With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it is important to remember that while fireworks are pretty, they are also very dangerous.

La. lawmakers tackle water system upgrades

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Spurred by recent hurricanes and a rare winter storm that demonstrated the frailty of Louisiana’s public water supply, lawmakers have set their attention on improving the state’s troubled water systems.

Interned Japanese Americans turned to baseball

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Earlier this month, the United States Post Office issued stamps to honor the heroic World War II service of Japanese Americans.

Swimming a skill that benefits young and old

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, drowning is the second leading cause of death to children under age five, after motor vehicle deaths. Statistics show 350 children under the age of 5 drown in pools every year and another 2,600 children are treated for near-drownings.

Higgins’ bill urges much-needed reform

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Congressman Clay Higgins introduced this week the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Consultant Accountability Act of 2021 to protect Louisiana homeowners from bad-faith actors who mishandle claims to lower insurance reimbursements following a disaster.

Learning summer job dignity for $1 an hour

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They called me “The Trail Blazer,” Good Buddy.