Ridiculous. Unbelievable. Heartbreaking. These words, and many more that should not be uttered by a gentleman, are the words that came to mind this week as images of our Nation... (Continue)
The LSU football team limped last week into the University of Florida’s “Swamp” a weary and wounded bunch. Coming off the heels of the latest humbling,... (Continue)
For ten years now, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been known as Small Business Saturday, a time designated for shoppers to go out and support the mom and pop retailers,... (Continue)
You can’t turn on your television right now without hearing about the partisan debate currently underway over the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S.... (Continue)
This week, Louisiana mourns the loss of one of our state’s greatest leaders. Governor Mike Foster was a true original who brought his own unique style and brand... (Continue)
For the Louisiana Legislature, and for those of us who advocate before it, 2020 was certainly a year that challenged any playbook on public policy. Not only was this one of... (Continue)
Guest Column By Bo Staples Ever since middle school civics, that quadrennial Tuesday is etched in your subconscious calendar. Presidential Election Day. So you're already well aware that on... (Continue)
Much has been written about the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The health aspect of this crisis is well chronicled daily, though the economic challenges faced by individuals and... (Continue)
“What’s the plan?” For many, before 2020, that question was usually reserved for routine decisions such as where to get dinner on any given night, how... (Continue)
Last week, a few notable, and hopefully inspiring, things happened. First, we finally marked the official halfway point of 2020, a year that has been one of the most contentious and... (Continue)
About two weeks ago, certain businesses in Lafayette Parish opened their doors to a new way of doing things. They wear masks if interacting with customers. They established systems for... (Continue)
Isn’t it ironic that 20/20 is how we describe perfect vision but the year 2020 has made everything look so cloudy and uncertain? I mean, what happened to everything we... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack America has changed very quickly. In only a matter of days, what was once a generally stable, prosperous, independent nation filled with everyday people just grinding it... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Math doesn’t lie. Neither does the black and white letter of the law. And now, we know with certainty, that the math and statutory language... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack You don't put on a tuxedo to go to McDonalds and you don't get on an airplane to visit your neighbor across the street.... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Martin Luther once said, “Nothing in the world causes so much misery as uncertainty.” Oscar Wilde took a much different viewpoint by proclaiming that, &ldquo... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Damn, that was impressive. LSU just capped the most historic, undefeated season in college football history with a national championship title won in dominant fashion. Numerous... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Louisiana voters turned out in large numbers this election cycle. Now, only a few weeks removed from a contentious and competitive election season, the question becomes... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack While the political ads and mailbox clutter has finally ended due to election season wrapping up, a new invasion of ads are now upon us: the... (Continue)
By: Camille Conaway The polls are open across Louisiana for early voting, and so far more than 200,000 of our fellow citizens have already cast their vote. Election Day is Saturday,... (Continue)
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