Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Milestone reached in correcting flaw in EPA suggestion

Dear Editor: In the four years Denka Performance Elastomer has operated its LaPlace Neoprene facility, the company has…

Education

Boquet: What an unexpected twist

What an unexpected twist to our spring semester and to everyone’s daily lives last week brought. As you…

Lifestyle

Keller: Great coaches give players more than sports skills

One of the most influential men I’ve ever met in my life is Mr. Glenn Dyer, the basketball…

Health

Pratt: The state of COVID-19 testing

The state and nation are continuously expanding testing resources and protocols in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.…

Opinion

Keller: Listen to advice of experts and recommendations of the authorities

The coronavirus is the topic of conversation in any group and gets as much media coverage as anything…

Opinion

Tregre: With Mardi Gras over, Citizen’s Academy is next

Mardi Gras 2020 is in the history books for St. John Parish. I would like to congratulate all…

Business

McComack: What does value mean to you?

As a business organization, this question pops up a lot. And as a local “Chamber of Commerce”, it…

Lifestyle

Keller: Companionship is a worthwhile goal

In 1964, I had the privilege of serving in the Louisiana State Legislature. I was a freshman legislator…

Lifestyle

Michel: Keeping your spirit as clean as your body?

My granddaughter Adeline stood by the sink washing her hands for longer than usual. “Lolli, my teacher said…

Health

Naquin: Diabetes – Are you at risk?

Diabetes affects some 30 million Americans—about one in every 10 people. Nearly 25 percent of people living with…