Why do we have hate crimes?
The horrific Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that left 11 people dead last week was, for good reason, called “the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history.” It was a ghastly crime of
Editorial
America at its best Bowers Jewish
Hours before Robert Bowers gunned down 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue, he wrote, “HIAS likes to bring invaders in that kill our people. I can’t sit by and watch
Playoffs, here we come
As I am writing this column on Thursday I don’t know whether we won or lost last night against LCCP. Either way I know we will be heading to the
Spread diabetes awareness, support
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to not only educate ourselves on the types of diabetes affecting society, but also learn how we can better care for our bodies
Good men are great examples
The Jennings High School (JHS) graduating Class of 1967 was topped by valedictorian David Marcantel with a grade point average of 4.0. The following year, 1968, his sister, Nancy, was
A day of reckoning for Michael Avenatti?
Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels and a 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, jumped into the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation battle on the afternoon of Sept. 23.
Keep kids safe from predators
As residents around Jeff Davis Parish hit the streets tonight for the annual Halloween holiday, it is important that adult candy-collectors stay informed on how to protect kids during trick-ortreating.
Fantasy football could cause more problems
Fantasy sports have shown an increase in popularity in recent years. A proposed Louisiana law would permit fantasy sports betting contests here if approved by two-thirds of voters in Jeff
Delays persist in medical marijuana plan
More than three years have passed since Louisiana lawmakers established a framework for dispensing medical marijuana in the state, and the timeline for patients to gain legal access to the
As holidays approach, give wisely
Halloween has yet to make its official appearance, but charitable efforts for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are already underway.
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