Columns
What’s in it for David Vitter?
With the official campaign season set to begin, even critics have to marvel at the political handiwork of the pre-season’s most active player: Sen. David Vitter. […]
Opinions & Responses
Opinions & Responses
Time to start making up our minds
Not only do we have to be prepared for hurricanes this fall, here in Louisiana we have to be prepared for elections. […]
Allen Lottinger
Critics attack congressmen
Congressman Eric Cantor of Virginia received some violent criticism the other day when he claimed that any money spent by the federal government in recovery from Hurricane Irene should be offset by cuts elsewhere in the budget.
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Columns
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. […]
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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Opinions & Responses
Irene reminds us to get prepared
So far this week, we have said “Good Night Irene” and remembered the most destructive hurricane ever that struck our coast six years ago, Monday. […]
Allen Lottinger
Ole Man Wigle becomes a centenarian
When one reaches 100 years of age, it’s time to celebrate.
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