Opinion

Quinn: Women may be free to vote, but it sure is not free to dress one

Here’s a great question from Justin: “Why do a girl’s clothes cost more than a boy’s?” Justin, I’m…

COVID-19

Browning: State Fire Marshal reminds businesses about OpenSafely guidance

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding the state’s business community about the phased guidance documents that…

Opinion

Audiffred: Our history – Growing up with rights

As a young woman today, I know I have the right to vote, but I do not take…

Health

Landry: Talk to children about counterfeit drugs (It only takes one… there is no second chance)

The start of a new school year brings many emotions to parents, including excitement and optimism. We hope…

Lifestyle

Keller: You can’t be hateful if you’re grateful

I got sober in a 12-step program stressing to everyone to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Many times…

Opinion

Bailey: Redbull is garbage; drink the music!

The peak of the 1960s era music has been an essential staple for American life; most patriots like…

Opinion

Ridings: A community with no local newspaper? That’s bad news

If you haven’t asked yourself what would your town be like without a newspaper, perhaps it is time…

Opinion

Weekly Facebook poll: Readers still believe bail should be conditional

In response to our Weekly Facebook Reader Poll, 84 L’OBSERVATEUR readers voted on the question, “Do you believe…

Lifestyle

Dupré: A helicopter parent’s worst nightmare

The good life in the Good Earth Upon returning from the Pacific Theater after World War II, U.S.…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Vigilance is important and reporting must be on time

  Louisiana is working with a backlog of reporting. According to the New York Times, the official tallies in…