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Landry: The Opioid Crisis: How We Got Here

On January 10, 1980, the New England Journal of Medicine published a letter<https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJM198001103020221> claiming that prescription opioids rarely…

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Jim Beam: Writer says ‘woke’ not so bad

When you woke up ready to face an eventual and happy day today, did  you become a “woke”…

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Work willingly at whatever you do

I didn’t know what to buy my granddaughter Caroline for her fifth birthday. “She always wants new art…

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Creole Courtesy: Roadtrippers Say Louisianans Among America’s Best Drivers

Regular roadtrippers asked for their opinions on drivers from each state. Louisiana drivers scored 6.8/10. Interactive map showing how each…

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Voted by Louisianans As Top Pick for Labor Day BBQs (Poll)

Poll on Louisiana’s favorite locations for Labor Day BBQs/picnics. City Park in New Orleans was the runner up. Interactive map showing each…

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AG Jeff Landry offers safety tips for senior citizens

Attorney General Jeff Landry reminds seniors that education is the best line of defense against fraud. Research shows…

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Ask Rusty – What About All the Money Congress Stole from Social Security?

Dear Rusty: Is there any way that Congress will vote to pay back the Social Security funds they took…

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State has new commissioner

Tim Temple is Louisiana’s next insurance commissioner who says competition is the answer to high coverage costs. Tim…

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Change in life: the greatest miracle

Many years ago, as I was leaving the Reserve post office, I heard someone yell, “Hey, Mr. Keller!” …

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A good heart rests well

I often say that I can sleep well at night because I have a good heart and do…