Where there’s a will
VILLAGE IDIOT
The nurse asked me if I had a living will. “Yes, I do,” I said.
“Did you bring it with you?”
“No, I didn’t.”
“Why not?”
Editorial
How to reduce the amount of disappointment in your life
Father Selsius is brilliant and interesting and a serious Catholic Priest. His sermons are sharp and to the point.
Wet weather requires headlights
During this week’s wet weather, you might have noticed a number of people driving without their headlights on. This is in violation of Louisiana law and poses a threat to
Comparing Austin and Baton Rouge
For as far back as I can remember, comparisons have been made between Louisiana’s state capitol city and Austin, Texas. In the 1960s the population of both cities were about
The Democrats’ magic number
As the new year turns and Democrats focus on candidates to oppose President Trump in 2020, there’s one number they should keep in mind: 47. Here’s why. Since the end
Save lives in 2019
Millions of Americans would die each year if not for those willing to donate blood. January is National Blood Donor Awareness month, fitting since there is generally a shorter supply
When Dems embraced the ‘Southern border’
In 2006, Congress passed the Secure Fence Act, which mandated the construction of multilayer pedestrian fencing along about 600 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. It passed with big, bipartisan majorities:
The gifts and challenges of joy
I’m a little fascinated around this time of year with the fact that we seem to be drowning in joy. You can buy knick-knacks adorned with the word, and it’s
Increase in boaters’ fees needed to control invasive species
Raising registration fees for boaters is the right move towards helping to protect waters and wildlife in Jeff Davis Parish from invasive plant species. Last week the Louisiana Department of
Cost of eliminating penalty could outweigh savings
Those who don’t have health insurance coverage will soon see a savings at tax time, as a penalty for not having minimum essential coverage will be eliminated starting Jan. 1.
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