Editorial

May is National Foster Care Month

Wed, 05/19/2021 - 05:00

May is National Foster Care Month and is a time to honor those who support children throughout their foster care journey — this can be foster parents, foster families or case workers.

There is no limit on love

Wed, 05/19/2021 - 05:00

I grew up as the oldest of seven, with five adopted siblings and one biological sibling. I was sitting with my siblings at a McDonalds once when approached by a woman inquiring about the parentage of my siblings — specifically if I was the mother. I was 10 at the time and knew instantly that she was just being nosy, just like most of the strangers who approached me and asked me about my family.

City code updates a move in the right direction

Sat, 05/15/2021 - 05:00

Technology affects the way individuals communicate, learn and think. It helps society and determines how people interact with each other on a daily basis.

Paw and order

Sat, 05/15/2021 - 05:00

recent poll showed that one in three A Louisianians think walking dogs every day should be a legal requirement. In addition, 43 percent believe that dog owners should be banned for life from owning pets if they refuse to walk or exercise their dogs.

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Sat, 05/15/2021 - 05:00

The Gospel of Matthew declares, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” This instruction from our Savior certainly applies to Louisiana’s outstanding law enforcement officers who work hard to make our State an even better place for us to live, work, worship, and raise our families

Philadelphia must be saved, I’m changing parties

Sat, 05/15/2021 - 05:00

Shortly after I turned 18 in December of 1979, I marched myself down to the local firehouse down the street in Llanerch, Pa. and registered as a Democrat. In those days, nothing was done online, and it was a solemn moment when I signed the application and became a full member of civic society.