Editorial

Voter turnout on local issues should be higher

This fall voters in Jeff Davis will have to chance to select new federal legislators, as well as decide on who will run the parish school system, Elton, Lake Arthur, along with several tax issues in certain districts.

DiMaggio brothers credit Mom with their successes

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Rosalie Mercurio DiMaggio, a Sicilian immigrant, bore nine children, three of whom became Major League center fielders.

Let’s unleash the entrepreneur

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I started my first business in the 5th grade when I convinced a neighbor to allow me to cut her grass with her electric lawn mower.

Buy fresh, local at Farmer’s Market

The month of May has arrived and you know what that means? It is farmer’s market season, one of the most wonderful times of the year.

Give Depp credit for defending his reputation

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I was feeling a bit under the weather this past week, so I ended up spending time at home in front of the television.

Baby formula shortage affects parish’s most vulnerable residents

In the midst of the baby formula shortage, many parents are terrified of where their baby’s next meal will come from. Babies need formula to get the proper nutrition to grow and thrive.

TODAY IN HISTORY

1776 - Rhode Island declares independence from Great Britain

Here’s to all the moms

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Mother’s Day is a holiday to honor motherhood which is observed in different ways throughout the world. It’s a time to give thanks to the women who shaped and molded us into the people we are today.

Call before you dig

Whether you are planning to do it yourself or hire a professional, smart digging means calling 811 before each job.

EPA brings national attention to pollution issues

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I am thankful for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and their efforts to protect human health by safeguarding the air we breathe, the water we drink and the land on which we live.