Drivers ignore risks of flooded roadways
An alarming number of drivers do not grasp the concept behind the National Weather Service’s (NWS) decades-old message, “Turn around, don’t drown.” This area is no stranger to flooding, which
Editorial
Efforts to reduce cost of insurance fall flat
Louisiana’s business voice, LABI, as well as the Louisiana Insurance Department each took a huge hit in the waning days of the recent legislative session. LABI, with the full support
A real problem for democracy
Gerrymandering has always been part of American politics. After all, the term was coined in 1812 after Massachusetts governor and Founding Father Elbridge Gerry endorsed a state senate district that
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Drowning is a quiet event
With Louisiana serving as Sportsman’s Paradise, it is not uncommon throughout the year to hear reports about leisure boaters and fishermen drowning while on the water.
Follow the arrows accordingly
Just because I am aware that we of the golden era are resistant to change, I would like to point out a change that we will have to accept, and make the proper adjustments.
If you have you
Law enforcement, media have changed standards for Trump
One of the more unfortunate effects of the Trump-Russia investigation — and there have been many — is the weakening of traditional standards of argument and proof in the public debate over allegati
Get a game plan for hurricane season
With hurricane season beginning in June, residents are encouraged to take action now by getting prepared, getting connected and getting trained on how to support their community by volunteering during
Take your pets with you
June is Pet Preparedness Month and I encourage all pet owners to make a game plan that includes not just your human family, but your furry friends as well. Last
More bills shelved as La. session nears end
Louisiana won’t be legalizing recreational marijuana, abolishing the death penalty, or changing the sales tax rate, with those bills among the many tossed to the dustbin as the legislative session
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