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Some parish voters will have new districts
Parish officials recently announced that revised St. Charles Parish Council districts approved and submitted in June have received pre-clearance by the U.S. Department of Justice. […]
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Columns
EPA’s new air rule is harmful, scary
When I was a kid, there was a personable little cartoon character named Casper the Friendly Ghost. He was harmless, likeable, and not at all scary once you got to know him. […]
Columns
School teacher as good a foe as any
In Monroe last week, ex-Gov. Edwin Edwards said that if he could run for governor this year, he would and claimed he would beat Gov. Bobby Jindal. […]
Allen Lottinger
Coastal future can still look bright
After visiting Grand Isle this past week, it’s obvious there are abundant crabs and edible fish along the shoreline. Much like it was before BP struck its oily blow last year.
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Allen Lottinger
Ole Man Wigle becomes a centenarian
When one reaches 100 years of age, it’s time to celebrate.
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Columns
Good news/bad news of downgraded credit rating
The bad news is the U.S. credit rating was recently downgraded by Standard and Poor’s. […]
Columns
Program makes victims twice over
A federally financed grant program, beset with delays, disorganization, claims of unfairness and, ultimately, allegations of graft directed at a state official might sound like the bad old days. But the problems and scandal surrounding the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program lie squarely at the feet of the Jindal administration, which is scrambling to contain the damage and to fix what’s gone awry. […]
Dan Juneau
Economically, nation is running on empty
Those lyrics from Jackson Browne’s “Running on Empty” say a lot about the state of the U.S. economy today-and Obama’s political fate as well. Economically, this nation is running on empty. Politically, the president isn’t far behind. […]
Allen Lottinger
Edwards could be effective ex-governor
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards made a big statement last week. […]