Lawmakers leaving ahead of term’s end
The Louisiana Legislature has been shedding members at a high rate, with 15 percent of lawmakers leaving their elected positions without completing their terms in the last three years. Blame
Editorial
Shutdown a political game the public is losing
While Democrats and Republicans continue political grandstanding over the border wall — a topic that’s mostly about parties gaining public favor — everyday citizens are caught in the crossfire. An
New Year thoughts from the Bayou State
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I always do. A New Year always brings with it promise and uncertainty, but this coming year brings with it a greater foreboding than
The world of the year
The Oxford English Dictionaries named “toxic” the word of the year for 2018. Merriam-Webster picked “justice.” Two words that were never considered because hardly anybody talks about them in Washington
States should have targeted sales tax revenue years ago
It’s no secret that online shopping is the enemy of brick-and-mortar business. Unfortunately many states, including Louisiana, have been missing out on millions in sales taxes because of differences in
Why I chose the Catholic faith
Iam thankful that I have chosen the Catholic faith. Yes, I did make the choice in college to be baptized Catholic and to follow the faith, though I will admit,
An unsurprising proposal in the Airbnb debate
Companies that link tourists looking for a place to stay in New Orleans with homeowners willing to accommodate for a price reacted swiftly to a proposal that would sharply limit
Contest promotes, encourages literacy in youth
Students in Jeff Davis Parish will have a chance to show off their reflective writing skills while giving thanks to an author that has made an impact on their lives.
Library has array of free resources online
The Jefferson Davis Parish Library’s website offers an abundance of resources at your fingertips. Libraries are important cornerstones of a healthy community, and are more than just a place to
The indecency of the death penalty
Inever met David Earl Miller. I didn’t even know he existed until the week he was set to die. Dec. 6 was his execution date at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
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