by Editorial Staff | Nov 9, 2026 | St. Landry, Sunshine
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to get a straight answer out of the Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD). When we asked how much money the district had awarded to twelve private businesses and organizations, its attorney informed us that no...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 29, 2026 | Sunshine, Youngsville
Two more employee grievances came before the Youngsville Municipal Police Civil Service Board on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. One involves Detective Tyra Dorsey. The other involves Officer Joseph Hardy. Both were listed for discussion and possible action, and the...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 26, 2026 | Elections, Legislature, Sunshine
Here we go again. I really do try to stay away from these national elections. However, some of these political ads are wearing me out. It’s not so much because of the ads themselves — the mute button can have an amazing effect on your mental well-being. The...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 22, 2026 | Elections, Youngsville
Election season produces plenty of noise. Signs appear along every available stretch of roadway. Campaign contributions pile up. Endorsements are announced, photographed, and pushed across social media. All of it is designed, at least in part, to tell voters the same...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 19, 2026 | Constitutional Amendments
In a previous article, we examined the five proposed constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s November ballot that deal with taxation. The remaining five move into very different territory: criminal justice, gubernatorial term limits, state retirement liabilities, the...