Opinion
Summer Reading Program is in full swing
St. John the Baptist Parish Library System’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing. There have been crafts,…
Opinion
Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program is a great win for our state
What a great day for Louisiana! Louisianians have been born and raised to appreciate and enjoy our beautiful…
Opinion
Freedom comes with great sacrifice
It was 246 years ago that 56 men gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence. The youngest was…
Sports
Scooter Hobbs column: Deserving of state’s top honor
By Scooter Hobbs American Press NATCHITOCHES — A few nuggets from this year’s Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class,…
Opinion
After Roe Reversal, Abortion Issue Returns to the People
In a landmark 6-3 decision this past week, the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health…
Lifestyle
Plants and wildlife stuck outside hoping for relief
Our weather has made its predictable transition from nice to be outside to distinctly not-nice, as smoothly as…
Opinion
Rix Quinn – Aging gracefully
I just got back from a family reunion. I enjoyed seeing distant cousins whose names I couldn’t remember.…
Opinion
15 million-plus senior citizens suffer from ‘food insecurity,’ the potentially deadly side-effect of spiraling inflation
by John Grimaldi WASHINGTON, DC — The inflation uptick continues to impose serious hardship on hungry senior…
Opinion
Jim Beam column:Override of vetoes likely
By Jim Beam American Press The 17 bills from the Louisiana Legislature’s regular session that Gov. John Bel Edwards…
Opinion
The Spirit of ’76: Protecting us against the Putin Playbook
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental…