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May 25, 2026
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Every state in the U.S. is corrupt, it’s just that in LA, we don’t worry about it

November 16, 2006 C.B. Forgotston

LSU’s student newspaper has published a well-done article about Louisiana’s well-deserved reputation for corruption. Despite what many think, I do not believe LA is the most corrupt state in the U.S. […]

Allen Lottinger

Strange bedfellows: Bush & Clinton get together

November 16, 2006 Allen Lottinger

Former Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton have joined forces to support many worthwhile causes, including support for Hurricane Katrina victims. […]

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Gov. Blanco’s ‘Road Home’ is going to be a LONG one

November 8, 2006 C.B. Forgotston

After over two months, only 18 checks have been written for the Gov. Blanco’s Road Home Program. […]

Allen Lottinger

Campaigns continue to become more negative

November 8, 2006 Allen Lottinger

Except for one runoff, the mid-term election races are over in Louisiana and it’s safe to say that not many people regret it. […]

Allen Lottinger

The numbers are in – – and our congressmen remain the same

November 8, 2006 Allen Lottinger

St. Charles Parish residents voted in significant numbers Tuesday as more than 11,000 went to the polls. […]

Columns

Ex-gay advocate urges telling truth about molestation-homosexuality link

November 1, 2006 heraldguide

(AgapePress) – The executive director of an organization that offers support to members and to the families of members of the “ex-gay” community — former homosexuals and those struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction — has a unique perspective on the Mark Foley scandal. […]

Columns

Voters to decide in eight states to preserve traditional marriage

November 1, 2006 heraldguide

(AgapePress) – Marriage traditionalists and pro-family leaders are predicting Wednesday’s ruling in New Jersey requiring equal rights for same-sex couples will energize Christian conservatives in eight states where, in less than a week, voters will decide whether to amend their state constitutions to preserve traditional marriage. […]

Columns

Teach parish kids about money before they go bankrupt

November 1, 2006 Staff Report

BOUTTE – Believe it or not, more young people file for bankruptcy than graduate from college – and that’s why St. Charles Parish School Board member-elect Alex Suffrin has named “financial-literacy classes” as a priority when he takes office in January. […]

Columns

Gov. Blanco makes the grade – unfortunately, it’s an flat “F”

October 25, 2006 C.B. Forgotston

The other day when I got a note from fellow “Internet Kook” Emily Metzgar reporting that Gov. Kathleen Blanco had received an “F” from the Cato Institute for “Fiscal Policy,” I wanted to say, “DUH.”

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