Editorial

Kill switch engaged

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I’M JUST SAYIN’

My cellphone began experiencing issues about two months ago. It would freeze while I was using various apps, and it delayed sending messages. The camera began working only sporadically. This was unusual. In the nearly two full years I have had the phone, it has never had problems.

And then it hit me: I bet I am almost finished paying for this phone, so my cell provider (I’ll call it Satan) is getting ready to hit that kill switch.

I don’t like Meghan Markle. That doesn’t make me racist.

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When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced that they were “stepping back” from their duties as senior royals, it triggered a number of interesting reactions on this side of the pond.

Some Americans lifted their noses in the air and said, “We fought a revolution not to have to pay attention to these people. Not interested.” (Of course, these were the same folks who kept commenting on social media about how “not interested” they were when no one asked for their opinion in the first place.)

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

A recent column by Sheila Smith extolled the need for hometown newspapers. Let’s reminisce!

DOTD recommends winter weather safety

With recent wet and wintry weather coming into the parish, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists to use caution while driving, especially on bridges and overpasses.

DOTD has personnel and equipment prepared to address any roadways that are affected by the weather conditions.

DOTD will continue to monitor the forecast and current conditions to make appropriate decisions to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

During winter weather, motorists should adhere to the following driving safety tips:

As trial begins, the White House strikes back

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“Trump has no defense at all,” Harvard law professor Laurence Tribe, an influential figure among impeachment Democrats, tweeted recently.

“The case is uncontested,” Democratic House impeachment manager Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said.

“They can’t contest the facts,” said lead Democratic impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff.

‘Second Amendment Sanctuaries’ the Right’s new gun push

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When one of the Pennsylvania Legislature’s most conservative members announced her desire to pass “Second Amendment Sanctuary” ordinances that defy state and federal gun laws, the temptation at first was to laugh and shake your head in disbelief.

In barely a year in the state House, Rep. Stephanie Borowicz, a Republican who hails from rural Clinton County, has proven to be anything but shy when it comes to courting controversy. So when Borowicz dropped her press release on “Second Amendment Sanctuaries,” it barely registered as a ripple on Twitter.

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Red tape and spending billions

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THE WAY I SEE IT

Did you ever notice that we are in constant battle with government? What’s that all about? What happened to government for the people?

Hillary’s dubious distinction

So here’s the good news: For all their assiduous efforts, President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr have failed to fully weaponize the U.S. criminal justice system. There’s never going to be a Russian-style show trial of Trump’s 2016 Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton. The “vast right-wing conspiracy” that scandal-obsessed pundits once lampooned her for describing has once again struck out.

What makes a dog dangerous?

Officials in Fenton are making the right decision to reconsider a ban on specific breeds from the municipal limits.

The village of Fenton is proposing a new ordinance after facing public backlash over a breed specific law passed in 2019. That law has been suspended for 90 days until officials can come up with a better plan.