Opinions

Reader has ‘unending’ thanks

I am writing to thank Sheriff Stuart Wright for his leadership and the service of your wonderful deputies.On Friday, June 27, I was on the way to Alexandria to take my neighbor for surgery. I had a flat on I-49 just past the Flora exit.

Protect your pet this July 4

Dear Editor:Your pets least favorite holiday is here.When America lets freedom ring with Fourth of July fireworks, our frightened four-legged friends often run for cover.

Ask Rusty:

What happens to the Social Security account of someone who dies before retirement ages?Dear Rusty: My coffee conversations among a group of friends have resulted in several questions about Social Security: 1. What happens to the Social Security account of someone who dies before retirement age.

LDOE names La. Public Interest Fellow

The Louisiana Department of Education announced “Beth” Melton of Bayou Woods Elementary in St. Tammany Parish as the 2025 Louisiana Public Interest Fellow.The Louisiana Public Interest Fellowship provides an accomplished educator with the support and resources to lead a high-impact initiative that...

Oil and gas association says Legislative session favorable

Upon the conclusion of the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, La. Oil and Gas Association President Mike Moncla issued the following statement: This last week of the session proved to be a big one for prospective oil and gas drilling investments in Louisiana.

Appeals Court says Ten Commandments display unconstitutional

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that a Louisiana law requiring public schools to permanently display a governmentapproved, Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom is unconstitutional.The decision upholds a federal district court’s...