opinion/editorials

Summer heat holds hidden dangers

It’s official. Summer is here, and besides the temporary relief offered by afternoon thunderstorms, the heat and humidity…

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Show first responders appreciation

This week, 19 firefighters tragically lost their lives battling a wildfire in Arizona. Since then, the airwaves have…

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Keep safety first on the Fourth

Today for many people begins the Fourth of July holiday. Falling as it does on a Thursday, many…

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New superintendent has tough job ahead

Nearly a year after Courtney Millet stepped down as the superintendent of schools for St. John the Baptist…

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Effects of Common Core must be weighed

State education officials are taking a progressive step by instituting standardized exams that will challenge students and get…

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A tribute to the quiet heroes

Fathers are the unsung heroes of the American family. The first televised words of professional athletes, who often…

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Bill granting raises ill timed

Gov. Bobby Jindal has the opportunity to right a wrong, to eradicate apparent cronyism from a state in…

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Time running out on budget deal

Passage by the Senate of a budget bill radically different than that adopted by the House of Representatives…

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Shoot for a safe summer

School’s out for the summer. Besides being a catchy song chorus and a joyous occasion for youths (and…

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A threat bigger than hurricanes

During the past eight years south Louisiana has been devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Isaac but as evidenced…