Opinion

Travis London: Asbestos is a threat to us all

In Ascension Parish, the Community Meeting on Asbestos Risk Forum was held at the Ascension Parish Library in…

Health

‘Blue for boys’ takes on new meaning in September: Men, screen for prostate health

Identified by blue ribbons, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month focuses attention on the disease this month and ways…

Opinion

“Little Demon” Only the Latest Smut to Emerge from Our Cultural Cesspool

“The Devil’s cleverest wile (trick) is to convince us that he doesn’t exist.” Charles Baudelaire  U.S. Rep Mike…

Opinion

Jim Beam column: Good education creates jobs

By Jim Beam American Press People leave Louisiana for a variety of reasons, but job opportunities elsewhere are the…

Opinion

Rix Quinn – What to wear?

I worked in the garden all morning, and now I’ve got way too much thyme on my hands.  –…

Opinion

Comedian Tim Young helps people laugh, think and make choices

WASHINGTON, DC  — Political commentators, for the most part, are born without a funny bone. Comedian Tim Young…

Opinion

Smokefree Louisiana Acknowledges Responsible Gaming Education Initiative But Says “Responsible Gaming” Must Include Smokefree Working Environments

 Protecting workers and gaming customers should be the top priority of industry executives, according to the Americans for…

Opinion

Scooter Hobbs column: Another bad first impression

By Scooter Hobbs American Press Today’s lecture takes us back to 2018, the Monday before LSU was to play…

Opinion

Jim Beam column: Why are they leaving state?

By Jim Beam American Press “Leaving Louisiana” was the title of LPB’s “Louisiana Spotlight” program, and it caught my…

Opinion

Frustrating first game for LSU’s top talent

By Scooter Hobbs American Press LSU’s best player was a non-factor in Sunday night’s 24-23 loss to Florida State…