Editorial

Governor, elections chief newly at odds

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Gov. John Bel Edwards isn’t directly backing a candidate in the Louisiana secretary of state’s race, but the Democratic governor also isn’t hiding his disdain for the Republican running for

Donate to food pantries, utility funds this Christmas

Christmas often sees non-profit groups, churches, schools and businesses collecting toys for children from underprivileged families. Such drives are, without a doubt, a compassionate project that brings a little joy to local youth.

However, some families and individuals are in need of necessities like groceries and utilities.

Poli Sigh

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VILLAGE IDIOT

Now that the midterm elections are over, I’m starting to enjoy watching TV again. We’re back to commercials for toothpaste and laundry detergent, instead of the wall-to-wall political ads. Regular ads for everyday products are so uplifting compared to the unpleasantness we’re subjected to during election years.

A sarcastic - yet pretty accurate - Thanksgiving tale

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I’M JUST SAYIN’

Private Property, 1620

The migrant caravan approached the coast.

“First the Vikings, then the Spanish, French and Dutch. Now these people,” said a Wampanoag tribal member. “Everyone wants to build a new life in our country. Why can’t they fix the problems in their own countries?”

“I’m sure many of them just want to live a decent life,” his friend said.

“Keep thinking that, snowflake,” the first Wampanoag said. “We should deploy the warriors. It would be in our best interest to keep these illegals out.”

Shop local this season

While you await the arrival of Black Friday sale ads, make sure to check your local ads to see what small businesses in your community will be offering this holiday

Sanctuary cities flout immigration laws

The President has made illegal immigrants who have moved in to what are called “Sanctuary Cities” a major issue in recent months, even signing an executive order cutting off funds

Defending the rule of law

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This should be Job One for the lame-duck session of Congress: Pass legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller from President Trump and his allies. If the measure fails, then

Today marks Great American Smokeout

No one needs to be reminded that smoking is harmful. With an estimated 38 million Americans living with a smoking habit and 16 million living with smoking-related disease, according to

God bless the heroes

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There seems to be a larger outpouring of salutes to our veterans each year. We should offer them our thanks, praise and gratitude. When one thinks of the more than

Dems weigh impeachment; GOP regrets pursuing Clinton

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If Democrats are trying to reassure anyone that they won’t impeach President Trump, they’re aren’t doing a very good job of it. Just days after her party won control of