What happened at Roswell 75 years ago?
The front page of the July 8, 1947 “Roswell (New Mexico) Daily Record” seized the American imagination with the headline “RAAF (Roswell Army Air Field) Captures Flying Saucer.”
Editorial
Jennings Optimist Club honors essential workers
As an annual tradition, the Optimist Club of Jennings, Inc. recently honored essential workers of the area. The honored employees are chosen by their supervisors for working exceptionally hard this year.
Decreasing digital divide
From rural towns to inner cities, high-speed Internet is unreachable for thousands of Louisiana residents but with millions of dollars in grants available, a state-run initiative aimed at closing the digital divide is garnering significant interest from private companies.
Desantis overtakes Trump in New Hamshire
National polls show former President Donald Trump with a commanding lead over all other Republicans for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. The group includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is in a distant second place but is widely seen as the new front-runner should Trump decide not to run.
Woman obsessed with meeting reader’s celebrity friends
DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to a private high school that a lot of celebrity children attended. As an adult, I’ve stayed in contact with many of them and watched them turn into celebrities in their own right.
Critical teacher shortage
With the entire country facing a critical teaching shortage, parish students’ educational future could be in jeopardy if changes are not made soon to address the issue.
Fun Fourth of July for everyone
The Fourth of July holiday has always felt like an extremely relaxing holiday. Don’t get me wrong, I find the magic of Christmas makes it far superior to all holidays but there is just something about Independence Day that other holidays don’t possess.
Employee wants to pass on client’s goodbye party
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have had a contentious relationship with one of my clients, and now it is ending. He is moving to another job. I am happy for him -- and for me. No matter how hard I tried, we never got along when it came to getting the work done. Our team is hosting a goodbye party for this guy, and I am expected to be there. I feel like a bit of a hypocrite showing up given that I don’t care for the guy. Should I pass on the festivities? -- Not Feeling It
Don’t drink and drive
Police will be out in full-force next weekend in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday looking to catch those who decide to take theirs and other’s lives in their own hands by choosing to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.
Your vote matters more than you think
\When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence, they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations. They embraced a radical idea of establishing a government that entrusted the power of the nation not to a monarchy, but to its citizens.
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