Editorial
How many Catholics does it take to outlaw partial-birth abortions?
BILL DONOHUE, president of the Catholic League, speaking about the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to ban partial-birth abortions: […]
Year: 2007
Editorial
Don’t drink insurance Kool-Aid
Last January, Florida enacted sweeping property insurance “reforms.” Unfortunately, those reforms will do little to increase coverage or, in the long run, decrease the cost of property insurance. […]
Allen Lottinger
It’s good to see New Orleans EATERIES
It’s interesting to watch businesses re-open in New Orleans after suffering from the blitz of Hurricane Katrina. Such was the case when Camellia Grill welcomed customers a few days ago on Carrolton Avenue near its bend into St. Charles Avenue near the river.
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Opinions & Responses
Airline Highway canal still a danger
One danger spot has existed in St. Charles Parish for many years and nothing has been done to eliminate it. It is the deep roadside canal along Airline Highway in the vicinity of I-310 crossing. […]
Editorial
Community values can stop another Va. Tech massacre
When I was a boy, like most children, I was into everything and everybody’s business. […]
Lifestyles
3rd-grader’s blood drive saves lives & nets him a PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
At the tender age of 8, third-grader Kaleb Champagne is the youngest recipient of the WDSU-TV’s “6 On Your Side Award” – which is given to individuals of any age who make a difference in their community.
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Government
Tourist commission hires
The River Parishes Tourist Commission is looking to step their advertising game up after hiring Louis Giacona Advertising LLC to take care of getting the word out that there’s plenty to do and see in the River Parishes. […]
Barbara Munson
25 years of wedded bliss and at least that many more to go …
Back in 1982 I embarked on the journey of a lifetime. I was 22 years old, knew virtually nothing about real life, and I had no way of knowing what lay in store for me. When I signed my name on the dotted line, I was certain of only two things: I was deeply in love with Ronnie, and I wanted to spend my life with him.
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Editorial
TEENS: Read why abstinence makes the heart grow fonder
Drawing from her personal story, as well as her visits with teen mothers around the world, Pam Stenzel started the Louisiana Governor’s Program on Abstinence in 2006. […]