by Editorial Staff | Apr 11, 2023 | Lafayette
Over the last few weeks, the community has been focused on the recent events and allegations of corruption involving Youngsville Chief of Police Rickey Boudreaux and Councilman Kayla Reaux. Members of the community filled the Youngsville Council Chambers on March 30,...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 10, 2023 | Legislature
There was a fisherman in the Atchafalaya Basin who one day came upon a beautiful ornate bottle in the muck and the mud. He picked it up and observed it was sealed with a cork, but despite being empty it was unusually heavy. Curious of his findings he set about to...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 30, 2023 | Sunshine, Youngsville
Recently there has been a good deal of attention focused on the City of Youngsville. This hamlet, located in the southern portion of Lafayette Parish, for several years has proudly boasted the slogan of “Where Life is Sweeter.” But for many, the entangling alliances...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 15, 2023 | Livingston
We have all heard the common phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But do we know from where the phrase originates? Many would attribute it to Confucius. While others would more generally claim it is Japanese or Chinese in origin. The truth be told… it an...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 14, 2023 | Louisiana, Sunshine
The Sheriff is an important and unique elected position in Louisiana politics. One is selected from each parish and serve four-year terms. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Parish, “Keeper of the Jail” and Ex-Officio Tax Collector. He is a...