Fishing / Hunting
488 kayak anglers set world record at Ride the Bull
What happens when hundreds and hundreds of kayak tournament anglers mass-launch at Grand Isle in search of bull redfish? […]
Articles by Special to the Herald-Guide
Book Review
Book review: “The Firm”
The Firm is a 1991 novel written by John Grisham. Taking place in a small Memphis law firm, the book is a high-octane legal thriller that is a constant reminder that not everything is what it seems on the outside. […]
Football
Former parish football star fights for playing time with Steelers
LATROBE, Pa. – Josh Victorian couldn’t help but chuckle when asked if this was an important training camp for him. […]
Book Review
Book Review: “The Name of the Star”
The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson is a novel set in the streets of London during a new school year, but the story is not all fictitious for the killings that are present are nearly identical to Jack the Ripper’s. […]
Editorial
Freedom to Pray Act brings Landrieu closer to the right
Sen. Mary Landrieu’s politics aren’t usually aligned with the Christian Right, but her Freedom to Pray Act does bring her one step closer. […]
Editorial
Tuition freedom issue gets recharged
While legislation granting university boards more control over tuition increases failed to gain the momentum needed in this year’s regular session, the issue is already picking up steam for a 2014 return. […]
Book Review
Book Review: “A Brief History of Time”
“A Brief History of Time” by Stephen Hawking is expectedly informative of the universe. It is basically a beginner’s guide to the physics of the universe and goes from the big bang to the dark matter that makes up 70 percent of the mass of all galaxies but cannot be seen. […]
Book Review
Book Review: “World War Z”
The novel World War Z, apocalyptic fiction, is written by Max Brooks. The story begins in present time and is told from the perspective of various individuals throughout the globe. […]
Editorial
Contenders emerge in race for top attorney
Potential challengers already have Attorney General Buddy Caldwell looking over his shoulder. But with more than $406,000 in the bank, the Democrat-turned-Republican can look toward his 2015 re-election bid with some confidence as well. […]