Recalling the McBain-Roemer friendship
John McCain was a rare commodity in U.S. politics. He was a war hero, full of good-natured irreverence, and a contrarian in the Republican Party.
Editorial
Truth is truth; lies are lies
Asmall but significant line was crossed recently when the Washington Post’s fact-checker, Glenn Kessler, called President Trump a liar for the first time.
Women should focus on health in September
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a deadly condition that women need to be on the lookout for. Ovarian cancer frequently goes undiagnosed until it has spread to the
Separate ways led to same path
My wife found something on the internet, printed it and hung it on the refrigerator where I can see it on a regular basis. It says something like, “Sometimes I
In Washington, a rare relationship without pretense and B.S.
There are people in Washington who hate each other but who, for public consumption, pretend not to hate each other. What was almost refreshing about the relationship of Sen. John
Big games open the start of 2018 Football Season
With the 2018 high school football season bearing down on us full steam ahead, it’s time for my first edition of Kevin’s Corner, a chance for me to try and
Jamboree facts and a look ahead to week one tussle
Hello, sports fans! It is my pleasure to present to you “Foo Facts,” giving you information on the Jennings High School football team. In this week’s edition, we’ll take a
Make this holiday fun, not fatal
The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates 420 people may die on U.S. roads this Labor Day holiday period, a number that has been increasing steadily since 2008. Many factors contribute
Task force needed to address auto insurance rates
State officials are making the right move by appointing a task force to look into the exorbitant automobile insurance rates in our state. The Louisiana Legislature passed a House Concurrent
Campus climate survey draws few answers
Louisiana lawmakers in 2015 sought an annual survey of public college students about issues of violence, part of an effort intended to improve the way campuses work to prevent sexual
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