Opinion

Michel: ‘It’s gonna be good!’

My almost 2-year-old granddaughter, Caroline, loves to eat! She was most recently seen climbing onto her great-grandfather’s lap…

Lifestyle

Keller: Is Christian America in decline?

I have a habit of saving articles that get my attention. I very seldom read them again, but…

Health

Pratt: The state of COVID-19 testing – part II

Testing is vital in our nation’s response to COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

Columns

Browning: L’OBSERVATEUR brings home statewide awards

Every year, the Louisiana Press Association (LPA) presents awards recognizing excellence in many aspects of the newspaper business,…

Health

Montegut: Lower numbers are reassuring, but don’t let your guard down

Since my last newspaper update of June 3, there continues to be a low level of COVID-19 related…

Smile

Quinn: Dates from Hades

     In this pandemic prom season, we received a powerful story from my editor friend K.G., and knew…

Opinion

Weekly Facebook poll engages locals

L’OBSERVATEUR’s latest poll asked readers, “If the proposed new rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge becomes…

Police Beat

Strasser: Department of Justice announces $42 million grant to combat methamphetamines and opioids, Louisiana State Police to receive $3 million

United States Attorneys Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, David C. Joseph, Western District of Louisiana and…

Lifestyle

Keller: Be a servant to all mankind

When Mother Teresa walked into the room to greet the Reverend Billy Graham, he is quoted as saying,…

Health

Kemmerly: What should you do if have COVID-19, even if you are asymptomatic

If you’ve tested positive for coronavirus, but you aren’t experiencing symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, fever or…