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. […]
Opinions & Responses
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. […]
Opinions & Responses
Football season kicks off in St. Charles
It may not seem like football season due to the sweltering heat, but players at both Hahnville and Destrehan high schools will strap on their helmets and don their pads for the annual kick off of football in St. Charles – the Ed Reed Jamboree. […]
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. […]
Editorial
Education leaders need to step up
As always this time of year, hopes and expectations are high for two-thirds of a million students returning to public schools. […]
Allen Lottinger
Edwards could be effective ex-governor
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards made a big statement last week. […]
Opinions & Responses
Huey expansion will benefit West Bank
While riding across the Huey Long Bridge these days, we wonder why such a big and burdensome enlargement project is underway while the Avondale area which it connects to the city of New Orleans is expected to have such a deep economic depression in the future.
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Columns
Simple step to help politicians lose weight
Recently, there have been a lot of media accounts of politicians and government bureaucrats abusing the taxpayers with government-issued credit cards.
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Columns
God provides, protects even at baseball games
Normally, Jeanne and I spend Saturday nights ministering at Fontainebleau Treatment Center. A recent remodeling of the facility gave us a rare, free Saturday night. […]