Editorial

A split on abortion at the 5th Circuit

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They are three judges on a conservative appeals court, nominated by conservative Republican presidents — two by Ronald Reagan and one by George W. Bush. But don’t fall into the

Month focusing on pregnancy, infant loss

The death of a child is a tragic event that forever changes the lives of parents and loved ones. Whether a mother was only four weeks pregnant or a baby was one year old, that child is missed by the people who loved and had a lifetime of hope for him or her.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reader shares JDP Fair memories

Dear Editor,

I enjoyed reading Skylar Henry’s well-researched article on October 3 about the history of the Jeff Davis Parish Fair, something I knew little about. Just the day before I had entered some of my granddaughter’s art work at the Fairgrounds and was remembering how excited my daughters were when they placed on their entries in the 1990s. I remember entering sewing projects and baked goods in the 1960s when I was a 4-H member, the carnival rides, cotton candy, the parades with all the decorated bicycles and horses.

And then the mosquitoes came

It rained for 40 days and 40 nights. Apparently when Noah and his family were loading the ark, someone let two mosquitoes aboard. Giving Noah the benefit of the doubt, and knowing the perseverance of mosquitoes, those two jerks were probably stowaways.

Coincidentally, we have seen an influx of these miniature vampires just in time for the Halloween season. Unfortunately, garlic and crosses do not scare mosquitoes. I know. I tried.

Help locals living with breast cancer

Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death for women, as well as the most common type of cancer discovered in women. According to Center for Disease Control

Meddling with Louisiana

Here we go again with meddling federal judges. The Fifth U.S Circuit Court of Appeals came down hard on Louisiana charter schools last week. Charter schools, that by definition are

Two days in September

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Two days, not even a month apart, reveal a great deal about the vicious and venomous culture gripping Washington today, especially in the U.S. Senate. On Sept. 1, John McCain’s

Another chapter to be written in Red Sox, Yankees baseball lore

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Besides October meaning the majority of high school, college and professional football teams hitting the teeth of their regular season schedule, it’s also one of the most exciting months in

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

Both parties sway easily

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Would everyone in the class who did something in their teenage years that they are not very proud of please raise their hands? It may have been in the back