Is Congress Hypocritical?

The American government shutdown impacts about 1.4 million federal workers, with roughly 700,000 furloughed and another 700,000 deemed essential continuing to work without pay.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful introduces new video

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser are pleased to share a new animated video created to teach Louisiana’s elementary school students about the harmful effects of litter and how they can help keep their communities clean.“Louisiana’s future depends on the next...

Candidate is the author of an asinine, entirely predictable policy failure

In one of his classic New Jersey ballads, Bruce Springsteen sings of the sun “rising over them refinery towers.”If New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy had gotten his way, the Boss would need to update the lyric to rhapsodize about enormous wind turbines looming on the horizon instead.Murphy’s obsession...

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Do I Need to Sign Up for an Online Social Security Account?Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program which was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.”

What can be done? AI stealing author’s original works

Dear Editor:“I earned a master’s degree in history from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. I am an author and make my living by historical research and writing.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: Keep elections open and trust the people

As Louisiana’s lieutenant governor — and more importantly, a proud Louisianan — I’ve seen firsthand how our state’s unique election system brings people together at a time when our country feels more divided than ever.For nearly 50 years, Louisiana has done things differently.

‘Join the TEAM’ to support one of our most vibrant assets---LSHOF

Dear Editor:Over the past two years, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation’s “Join the TEAM” membership drive has generated $85,000 for aesthetic and technology upgrades at the now 12-yearold LSHOF and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in the Natchitoches Downtown Historic District.The...

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How Do I Navigate the Social Security Maze?Dear Rusty: I am a woman, turning 65 this October (2025). It seems that deciding when to claim Social Security is complicated. I would like more information to navigate through this maze. Thank you.

Comey allowed injustice in Louisiana

Former FBI, Director James Comey was indicted last week for lying to Congress. Some say Comey’s indictment was payback for his continuing criticism of President Trump.

Transparency saves lives—Even the tiniest ones

Whether it’s in the legislature, in our hospitals, or at kitchen tables, we know that taking care of the most vulnerable among us is a must.