King changed America and Americans’ lives
Each January, Americans remember and reflect on the life of a man who stood up for his rights and the rights of millions of American citizens.
Editorial
Six degrees of separation from Shakespeare
The nephews often summon me to assist them in studying or preparing for English assignments. Despite my love of the subject, it can be an interesting time thanks to Common Core.
Fun for the whole family
These flat escalators at the airport are my favorite thing to play on. My sister Chardonnay and me like to run in the wrong direction on them while big people try to get around us.
Speak up for child abuse victims
Too often this newspaper and other media report on cases of some type of child abuse. These crimes are inexcusable and often reveal the depth of human depravity. A 33-year-old
Get healthy – drink more Coke?
Ipicked up a recent copy of Men’s Health Magazine with a lengthy article on weight loss based on research from Louisiana’s own Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The results were typical
What is Trump’s true base?
President Trump’s political strategy is completely clear: use his persistent promotion of a border wall to energize his core supporters. His campaign manager, Brad Parscale, told Fox News that “border
Community newspapers share information others won’t
With fake news and media bias overwhelming the public in the past two years, Facebook was a main distribution point for such information. It’s a bit of a surprise that
Finding a shoe that fits
What makes us decide to give up? When do we say, “I’ve had enough. I can no longer pursue this effort.” In our daily lives we make decisions to quit
Dems want ‘technological wall’ that won’t keep anyone out
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border would be “immoral.” Instead, she favors something she calls a “technological wall.” Another top House Democrat, Rep. James Clyburn,
Be proactive when it comes to vehicle burglary
With a recent increase in burglaries of vehicles taking place around the city, residents should not make it easy for criminals by leaving car doors unlocked or valuables in plain
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