Dispute on college admissions escalates
Bickering about a few hundred college students at Louisiana State University has mushroomed into a far larger quarrel about lines of authority in state higher education and the autonomy of
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Be prepared before heading to the polls
Election Day gives voters throughout the United States a chance to participate in their government.
Ninety days to a worse you
I’ve always dreamed of writing a million-copy-selling self-help book, but since I’m not very good at anything, I thought it was just another pipe dream.
Left of the middle ... right? I’M JUST SAYIN’
If you often read my columns, you know I can be passionate, especially regarding political and societal issues. You might think I’m not so much passionate as I am mouthy.
Cajuns have duty to preserve culture
Not every family in Southwest Louisiana descended from Cajun blood, but many have. It is imperative that those of us who trace our lineage to the Acadians do what we
Living and dying in Louisiana
Fourteen years ago this week, Derrick Todd Lee received the death penalty in Louisiana. He was the state’s most notorious and prolific serial killer. I was there in the courtroom
Businessman or bully?
“It’s the economy, stupid.” Since that phrase was coined during Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign, 26 years ago, it’s become a well-worn cliche in American politics. And for good reason. Issues
False alarms lead to problems for many
In Wednesday’s edition of Jennings Daily News, Sheriff Ivy Woods explained that invalid alarm activation calls consume some of law enforcement agencies’ time and resources. Such calls are made by
Which path will you follow?
The priest indicated during his Homily that we couldn’t have a Select-a-Jesus. If we are to be Christians, we must follow the examples and teachings of Christ (CHRISTian). We cannot
GOP midterm chances are rare but crucial
It’s been noted a million times that Democrats need to pick up 23 seats to take control of the House of Representatives in next month’s midterm elections. Nearly all analysis
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