Business
Retirement rules: Myth vs. reality
If your goal is to save enough to fund a long retirement, and you’re not sure how to start or how to catch up, remember that there’s more than one path to success. […]
Columns
Allen Lottinger
Imagine ‘The Passion’ in New Orleans
One of the most interesting programs ever appeared on television this past Sunday for Palm Sunday night. The title was “The Passion of Christ”and, no, it was not set in Jerusalem where the original Passion was set. […]
Columns
Polls show grim political outlook for state government
Two new polls out from the University of New Orleans’ Survey Research Center and LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab reveal that the public has serious concerns about the budget and the direction the state is heading as the Legislature launches into its second session of the year. […]
Columns
U.S. Senate forum offers preview of campaign points
The Police Jury Association hosted a U.S. Senate forum earlier this month and it offered an early preview of what the leading candidates will be talking about on the campaign trail and which ones are likely to bump heads first. […]
Columns
Spiritual GPS – The wind to our sails
As we sail the seas of life, our travels are impacted by forces outside of our control: winds, currents, temperature variances, mechanical failures and perhaps even a novice crew. […]
Allen Lottinger
This is a good year to learn democracy
Citizens of the United States of America should learn a lesson this election year – they are not always assured their country always follows the paths of democracy. […]
Columns
Louisiana’s pelican seal has colorful history
It is common knowledge that the pelican is the Louisiana’s state bird and that it is depicted on our official seal, but many people wonder why. […]
Allen Lottinger
Opera says death penalty not needed
One of the most interesting operas of our time was staged by the New Orleans Opera Association this past weekend. […]
Columns
Legislative task force targets reforms lawmakers
Legislators managed to pass tax increases and budget cuts during the first, and maybe last, special session of the year but they admittedly fell short of making any structural changes. […]