October 2019

DANCING QUEEN

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Margurite “Maggie” Riggs, 83, of Jennings has danced her way through life with steady smile and a positive attitude that is infectious to everyone she meets. Born in Iota, Riggs

Smart ways to embrace retirement

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Retirement is on the horizon for a significant number of people. Around 10,000 people retire each day in the United States, according to a study by Merrill Lynch and Age

Combat domestic abuse by supporting CADA

The color purple will be seen often this month to promote Domestic Violence Awareness. Domestic violence is an open secret in our society. It exists in every neighborhood. Many of

TODAY IN HISTORY

1780 - Great Hurricane of 1780 kills 20,000 to 30,000 in the Caribbean, hitting Barbados first. Atlantic’s deadliest recorded hurricane. 1845 - Naval School (now called US Naval Academy) opens

Apologies and final business

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It seldom fails — when I cast the net, I nearly always snare someone who wasn’t intended to be part of the catch. Last week I mentioned “alternative schooling” is

Thank Congress for our massive immigration court backlog

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Countless reports, all based on irrefutable federal data, have been published that show immigration non-action has reached crisis level. But no matter how dire the reports’ content may be, meaningful

Observe National Fire Prevention Week

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has deemed October 6-12 National

Fire Prevention Week across the U.S.

This year’s theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape,” which aims to educate everyone in our communities about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from fire.

Amending the constitution

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TOWN CRYER

There are four constitutional amendment propositions on this weekend’s ballot that were passed during the regular legislative session this year.

According to the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR), each bill received at least a two-thirds favorable vote by state legislators and now needs a majority vote at the polls for passage. By contrast, regular legislation requires the approval of a simple majority in each house.

Trump wades into Louisiana governor’s race

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LOUISIANA SPOTLIGHT

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ opponents are hoping President Donald Trump may have given one of them just the edge needed to keep Edwards from an outright primary victory in Saturday’s election.

With a few tweets and a planned visit, Trump is urging Republicans to vote against the Deep South’s only Democratic governor, despite Edwards’ repeated efforts to sidestep criticism of the president and talk of his solid rapport with the White House.

Tips offered to make Election Day go smoothly

Election Day gives voters throughout the United States a chance to participate in their government. The right to vote is something to cherish, as many people across the globe do not get a chance to elect the officials who govern their countries.

While Election Day is an exciting time, voters may find it frustrating if they do not take steps to ensure things go smoothly when they head to the polls. The following tips can help voters prepare for Election Day.