Living and Dying in Louisiana!

It’s been a number of years since the death penalty was carried out in Louisiana. A vicious rapist and killer, a fellow named Jesse Hoffman, was put to death at Angola State prison just two weeks ago.

Northwestern State

This has been one of the most exciting weeks of my presidency, filled with meaningful engagement, powerful events, and remarkable showcases of our university’s continued growth and success. I’m proud of the momentum we’re building and grateful to share highlights from the week.

THE CASE FOR A NEW LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION!

Here we go again. Voters will soon be asked to consider changing the state constitution. Every time Louisiana has an election, it seems like there is an effort to change what is one of the longest constitutions of any state in the country.

Must we all speak English in America?

Should America have one official language-English?The President says yes, and asserts that a single shared language “is the core of a unified, cohesive society that serves to streamline communication and empowers new citizens to achieve the American dream.” Who could argue with those goals?

Attorney General Murrill warns Louisiana residents about fake toll scam texts

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is warning the public about a nationwide phishing scam.Scammers who are claiming to be from GeauxPass, Louisiana’s statewide toll system, are texting individuals saying they have an “Outstanding toll from your recent travel.

Restoring trust in public health starts with restoring trust in medicine

Dear Editor:For much of the last century, public health has taken it upon itself to fill the gaps in our broken healthcare system — providing guidance, information, and health recommendations. But when we get it wrong and overreach, the harm is often irreparable.

COMMON SENSE

»It would seem that the use uncouth swear words have become a way of description throughout the Bayou State, as well as across the country, from the President on down in recent years.

Royal Alexander

Echoing Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech that ushered in the Cold War and framed the geopolitical landscape, Vice President J.D. Vance just delivered a speech in Munich, Germany that I believe will be viewed as historic.

Community leaders respond to International Paper mill closing

Dear Editor:Northwestern State University stands with the Natchitoches community and the surrounding area for miles around as we face the difficult reality of the International Paper Red River containerboard mill closure in Campti.The closure affects our neighbors, our families, and our way of life.

Optimum now provides 1 Gig Fiber to underserved communities

Optimum completed a more than $30 million project to bring its 100 percent Fiber Internet service to over 13,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana that previously lacked access to high-speed broadband.