Keep safety in mind when driving during severe weather
With a summer’s worth of rain falling in the state recently, a refresher course on how to drive in inclement weather is a must.
Editorial
What is monkeypox and why are health officials going bananas over it?
W hat is this new health threat called monkeypox and can we unsubscribe from it?
Local journalists tell stories national media won’t
A lot of people think that the pinnacle of journalism is working for a publication with national exposure, like The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal or The Chicago Tribune. These are the flashy, high-profile jobs that put you in line for the Pulitzers and get you invitations to pontificate on the cable news networks.
Cost of school supplies on the rise
Experts say the cost of school supplies is growing faster than inflation.
Kenny Washington: Football’s forgotten black pioneer
The multi-billion-dollar NCAA football business begins again on August 27 when 13 games will be nationally televised. Three PAC12 schools are on the richest list: University of Southern California, University of Washington and the University of Oregon.
Louisiana leading the nation in murder rate
The pandemic has affected more than just our health as the murder rate in the U.S. is at its highest level in nearly two and half decades.
A revolution in care
by KATHRYN LOPEZ A lan Nichols was “basically put to death” in a Toronto hospital, his brother Gary told the Associated Press. Nichols was 61 years old, with a history of depression. When he was hospitalized and put on suicide watch, he asked his brother to “bust him out” as soon as possible.
Carbon offset programs and global greenwashing
TruTh, Lies & r
Vaccines save four-legged lives
With the recent reports of wildlife in Louisiana infected with canine distemper, dog owners are reminded of the importance of vaccination.
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