Breed-specific bans are ineffective
TOWN CRYER
Village officials in Fenton are making an antiquated and unwarranted decision to ban specific breeds of dogs from the municipal limits.
Editorial
Senate to consider American job-busting bill
Shortly before Congress adjourned for its summer break, what it aggrandizingly likes to refer to as “constituent work days,” the House of Representatives passed a horrible immigration bill.
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Mental health support doesn’t advance the guns-and-racism narrative
It’s been a week since 31 people were murdered in two mass shootings within 24 hours.
License plate readers have pros and cons
There does not seem to be any middle ground in public opinion about license plate readers that have been installed around the state and parish. Some love the idea while
Bobby Jindal, a political punching bag
Avoter would think that former Governor Bobby Jindal is running again in the coming fall elections. Rarely does current Gov. John Bel Edwards make a speech where he does not
We need a consoler-in-chief
In times of trouble, the nation needs a consoler-in-chief: a leader who lifts our spirits, eases our pain and calms our fears. President Trump is not that leader. He doesn’t
Be cautious of stifling heat
A couple of things you can bet on in southwest Louisiana are the heat and humidity.
Both sides of gun debate should listen
THE WAY I SEE IT
One day I was hungry and thought of buying some boudin, a tasty and popular Cajun treat, but I didn’t.
I’ll bet on news over views
Back when I was a rookie editor in ABC’s Manhattan newsroom we used to place bets - actual cash wagers - on how the New York Times would design the next day’s front page.
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