by Editorial Staff | Sep 7, 2023 | Sunshine, Youngsville
It is a sad situation. A sad state of affairs as they say. It has been upsetting to the public, unpleasant for the elected officials and unfortunate for all. So where do we go from here? How do you restore public trust? How do you re-earn the respect of your...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 31, 2023 | Youngsville
Youngsville council meetings have been interesting over the last few months. They’ve proven that nothing generates a crowd quite like a good public spectacle. Even without gladiator contests, wild animal hunts, or the chariot rides, as were features of the Roman...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 11, 2023 | Youngsville
The recent news about Chief Rickey Boudreaux’s resignation was the result of an investigation by public record, which can sometimes be challenging. After all, not many people are willing to put their misdeeds into a public document. If impropriety is found in a...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 17, 2023 | EDD Tax Districts, Lafayette, LPSS, Youngsville
More taxes coming soon to a ballot near you! So, let’s just get straight to it. On July 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM the Lafayette Parish School Board will be holding a meeting to consider calling a new tax election for the Southside School District. Residents in that area...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 7, 2023 | Youngsville
On Friday, June 30, 2023, counsel for both the City of Youngsville and Chief of Police Rickey Boudreaux presented their arguments to the court. This comes months after the March 30, 2023, special meeting wherein the Council for the City of Youngsville introduced a...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 8, 2023 | Youngsville
There are many phrases which refer to “law” in different respects. For instance, most of us are familiar with Murphy’s law – “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” The “law of Karma”, a notion that all of life is governed by cause and effect and that your deeds...