Opinions

Supreme Court denies request to delay rollout of voting maps

News Staff

Saturday, September 30, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court denied the Alabama Attorney General’s request Sept. 27 to delay the rollout of the state’s new court-ordered congressional map, which could have endangered its timely implementation for the 2024 elections.This is the latest development in the Allen v.

Searching to find the good Lord and my legacy

News Staff

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Regular readers of my weekly columns know that I write about a cross-section of issues, from politics to good eating, insurance issues, heroes, the joys of living in the country, and even who I think killed JFK. I don’t often write about spiritual issues. But hey, give me a little leeway here.

Everyday heroes will be honored

News Staff

Saturday, September 30, 2023

A, in conjunction with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) State Conference, KLB hosts the Everyday Hero Awards luncheon, recognizing individuals, groups, non-profits, and businesses going the extra mile to clean up and beautify Louisiana communities.

‘Irresistible temptation’ to compare the country to fall of Rome

Rich Lowry

Thursday, September 28, 2023

No, we aren’t Rome An op-ed in The New York Times warns, as the headline puts it, that “America is an empire in decline,” and finds a precedent in imperial Rome.

The Simple Life

News Staff

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The first bit of proof that my grandfather and grandmother had control of how their day would go is the fact that they had no alarm clock.They didn’t need one.As the rooster crowed, my granny was already in the kitchen pouring her and my papa a second cup of coffee.

START is college savings plan

News Staff

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Program, commonly referred to as the “START Saving Program,” is a college savings plan designed to help families contend with the growing costs of educating their children after high school.

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