Opinion

Letter to The Editor

Dear editor,   With school openings just ahead, Saint John Parish’s schools are struggling to find teachers. Frankly…

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Dear editor,   We very much appreciate that you chose to report on developments in State of Louisiana v.…

Opinion

Teachers have an awesome responsibility

As we approach the beginning of another school year, I’m reminded of the awesome responsibility our school personnel…

State/Region

Global event promotes pursuit of peace

NEW ORLEANS — Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, Greater New Orleans area residents will…

Opinion

Reminder: Louisiana Law Provides Strong Right of Self Defense Against Car Jackings, Other Crimes

In view of the increasing number of carjackings in Shreveport-Bossier—as well as the uptick in those occurring in…

Opinion

Jim Beam column:Basin bridge law good news

By Jim Beam American Press A new state law designed to get motorists to obey the speed limits on…

Opinion

Constitutional Minute #2: Do you need a law degree to understand the Constitution?

Think NOT that you must have a law degree to understand the Constitution of the United States; or…

Lifestyle

Are Monarch butterflies really disappearing as a species?

Are Monarch butterflies, one of the most visible poster insects of earnest home garden environmentalists, really disappearing as…

Opinion

The Informer: No sales tax holidays for La. again until 2025

By Crystal Stevenson When is Louisiana’s tax-free sales weekend for school supplies this year? There won’t be one. The…

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Rix Quinn – Learning to read

My uncle just bought a low-mileage 1960s car from an old lady. She said she drove it only…