Editorial

Looking for Lafitte’s treasure, grandmere’s jewels

In the days before Powerball began to inspire visions of instant wealth, the best way to get rich quick in Louisiana was to find buried treasure.

The meaning of silence

After nearly two decades in the classroom, I’ve noticed something that happens regardless of what I’m teaching or whether the students are freshmen or seniors. I’ll finish explaining an idea, pause for a moment, and ask, “Does that make sense? Does anyone have any questions?”

Op-Ed: The danger of the tax and spend mentality

By Dean Stansel and John Hendrickson Taxes take money from private individuals who generally know best how to spend it and put that money in the hands of politicians, who are less equipped to spend it wisely.

Everyday Economics: Consumers are still spending. They’re looking for a better deal.

Americans haven’t stopped spending. They are looking harder for a price they can live with. Bank of America’s August card data show spending per household rose 4.5% from a year earlier.

Op-Ed: In observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week

Louisianians are feeling the burden of rising costs for everything from feeding our families to fueling our cars.

U.S. constitutional system of co-federalism collides with the climate hoax

I recently delved into the purpose and importance of the Separation of Powers in our constitutional scheme, and the requirement that our Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches "remain in their own lanes."

Music Review: CFMA Hall of Fame Museum

Several times out of the year, the Eunice CFMA (Cajun French Music Association) Hall Of Fame Museum on CC Dusson Steet puts on a free musical performance with local musicians, and a recent Wednesday was a treat with accomplished accordionist Matt Fruge'.

The size of ‘us’

On Friday night, two high schools separated by ten miles can seem like opposing civilizations.  We wear different colors. We sit on opposite sides of the field. We cheer when “we” score and groan when “they” do.

Christa Pike drama revives old LA case

The failed attempt to execute Christa Pike in Tennessee raises the question of whether the state can try again. The Supreme Court will almost certainly have to answer that question, for the second time.

Wall of separation of church and state built in 1947

The First Amendment of the US Constitution was ratified in 1791, and states in part: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”