La. governor’s race finally taking shape
Louisiana’s Republican leaders have wanted to oust Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards ever since his long-shot victory in 2015, but the candidate field shaping up years later doesn’t feature the
Editorial
Avoid this gift if you are not all in
One gift that is always popular at Christmas is a new pet, especially a kitten or puppy.
Alphabetty names a baby
I’M JUST SAYIN’
When her daughter was born five years ago, Texas resident Traci Redford decided to name the baby Abcde — pronounced “ab-si-dee.”
As American as pumpkin spice
VILLAGE IDIOT
Three years ago at this time of year, I mentioned that I had just gone through an entire day without having a pumpkin spice latte.
One round of voting left this year
Turnout for general elections in December is usually quite low. In 2016, the secretary of state’s office reported that 70 percent of voters usually head to polls in November elections
Garth Brooks and me in Louisiana
Did you see the Garth Brooks televised concert at Notre Dame Stadium last week? Over 85,000 country music fans packed the South Bend football field for one of largest concerts
A president who could laugh at himself
Afriend recently said, “I cannot read another column comparing George Bush to Donald Trump.” We took that advice, and are simply remembering the more admirable qualities of the 41st president,
Improperly stored firearms continue to be a problem
Despite the same story unfolding time and time again, adults in Louisiana are carelessly storing firearms. Sadly, the outcome of such situations often leaves a minor injured or worse. In
Ready at all times
Many years ago while attending a religious retreat, our director asked us to sit with pen and paper and write our own eulogy/obituary. He indicated that we should take some
Case against Flynn nears end with no-jail recommendation
Michael Flynn has been waiting for more than a year to be sentenced. The retired three-star Army general, who spent 24 days as the Trump White House national security adviser,
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