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...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 3, 2023 | Sunshine
In case you didn’t realize it – 2023 is an election year! You can expect to be inundated with campaign flyers, phone polls and door knocks as candidates get in gear asking for your support. There will be campaign signs at every major intersection, full page newspaper...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 27, 2023 | Louisiana, Smaller Government, Sunshine
Even if you avoid the mainstream media you’ve probably heard of the Chinese “weather balloons” shot down in the United States in recent weeks. Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida told Fox News “America is under assault from Chinese spying” days after a suspected Chinese...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 23, 2023 | Smaller Government
Many of us often wonder if things have always been this bad politically or whether politicians have always been so corrupt. The fallback position for many is to enact more legislation to prevent the bad behavior of politicians, not recognizing that politicians who...