Editorial

Dems move goal post far, far away

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Ask any casual observer what the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation fight is about, and the answer will be the allegation that at a high school party 36 years ago,

They just don’t quit

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The Bulldogs were down 14-0 halfway through the first quarter against district foe Washington-Marion. The Chargin’ Indians scored on their first two drives with a solid running and passing game.

Cost of school supplies exceeds inflation

Experts say the cost of school supplies is growing faster than inflation. The average family spends around $800 each for students in elementary school and nearly $1,900 in high school.

Rise of emojis in communication

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Emojis have become quite the phenomenon at our fingertips, dominating our digital space and taking over texts. Over the past decade, few forms of communication have revolutionized the way people

Data releases show disappointing story

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Reading through reams of data released over the last month about Louisiana can be a dizzying and depressing exercise. Statistics detail a state struggling with basic quality-of-life measures, mired in

Books bring history to life

Every once in a while I come across a book that just makes me stop running so fast in my life and slow down to enjoy!

This recently happened to me when our library ordered a book entitled History As They Saw It: Iconic Moments From the Past In Color. The authors are Wolfgang Wild and Jordan Lloyd.

Yoga can reduce stress’s effects at a cellular level

Ask the Doctors

Dear Doctor: I’m one of those Type A people who’s pretty much always stressed-out. My wife got me to try yoga about six months ago and I’ll admit, I do feel better. Now our local TV station has reported that yoga and meditation might actually be changing my genes. How can that be?

POLICE REPORT

Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.

Nineteen people were booked into the parish jail by the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office over the past week.

Friday, September 21

Craig Joseph Rodrigue, 38, of Iowa, was charged with obstruction of justice, theft and criminal trespassing.

Dontravia James Hamilton, 19, of Lafayette, was charged with illegal possession of stolen firearms.

Enjoy the game

At many school sports events, athletes and students often display better behavior than the adults in the stands. As football season continues and basketball season approaches for some schools, teenagers

Supreme Court justices need term limits

Whatever the final result over the confirmation battle of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, one thing is becoming more urgent. The court itself has a crisis of legitimacy. And one way to