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 Michael Lunsford | Nov 14, 2022 | Libraries, Livingston
Some weeks ago, the Livingston Parish Council and President issued statements demanding that the library do something about erotica in their children’s section. Then the library board met and voted… to do nothing. Instead of fixing the problem, they used...
by Michael Lunsford | Oct 19, 2022 | Libraries, Livingston
Some interesting information has come to light since our last update on the inappropriate and sexually explicit books in the Livingston Parish Library children’s and young adults (grades 6-12) section. As most of you who are following this situation are aware,...
by Michael Lunsford | Sep 9, 2022 | Libraries, Livingston
There’s a false narrative out there that if you don’t want your kids to see erotica in the library children’s section, just don’t check out the books! Our team has engaged in that debate quite a bit, and the other side never seems to really get...
by Michael Lunsford | Aug 12, 2022 | Libraries, Livingston
It’s just possible that you aren’t aware of recent goings on with the Livingston Parish Library. We’ve mostly confined updates to our social media areas, simply because there wasn’t enough content to justify an entire article. At least, not...
by Jamie Pope | Sep 9, 2021 | Baton Rouge, Livingston
The monarchy approach has not been working for quite some time. If anything, it makes people feel pushed closer to a breaking point. People are fed up with government overreach on all levels. If elected officials haven’t noticed that, they are not paying...