Opinions & Responses
Take a step against crime next Tuesday
On Tuesday, the nation will observe Night Out Against Crime and, in our estimation, it is not a day too soon. In recent weeks, crime has taken an upturn. […]
Opinions & Responses
Allen Lottinger
Subsidies destroying our fish industry
Government is currently subsidizing the destruction of the Louisiana commercial fishing industry. It shows you how inefficient the public sector can be. […]
Allen Lottinger
Gambling revenue may not be permanent
Louisiana may be in more trouble in the years ahead financially after the Legislature passed a record budget this past year. […]
Editorial
First Preseason game- Aug 11
Of all the preseason games in the run-up to the GOP nomination, none is more crucial than the Iowa Straw Poll. […]
Columns
Recovery czar wants to turn New Orleans East into a fish farm
In a published news story, the Recovery Czar of New Orleans, Dr. Ed Blakely, made what I thought was a ridiculous suggestion for economic development in New Orleans. […]
Columns
Get ready with this candidate questionnaire
Whether we like it or not, election season is here. Yard signs and billboards are popping up all over the landscape, and a few early television commercials are airing, with smiling-faced candidates saying little about issues but trying to convince us that they deserve our trust, support—and money. […]
Lifestyles
Heather R. Breaux BLOG 7-25-2007
For most kids, now is the time to reflect on the carefree days of their summer vacation and treasure the time that is left before a new school year begins, but for most parents, planning for the year ahead has begun and shopping carts loaded down with school supplies and uniforms are lined up at stores around the parish. […]
Lifestyles
Heather R. Breaux BLOG
The older I get, the more I realize that there are very few situations or things in life that I will encounter that are certain or guaranteed, but it seems that there is one absolute we can count on these days – RAIN! […]
Opinions & Responses
RELIGION IN THE NEWS
Leaders from the Muslim and evangelical Christian communities met this week to talk about religious freedom and evangelical support for Israel. The Washington Times […]