A Stench Along the Teche – Outcomes of the St. Martin Parish Criminal Justice System
It all started with a call from a concerned resident in the Parish of St. Martin. That is how much of our work begins. Someone has just had enough. They have reached the point of boiling over. They have witnessed or heard of too many shady things, and they reach out...
Louisiana Department of Health Continues to Violate Terms of EUA
When COVID-19 vaccines arrived on the scene in Louisiana in December 2020, they were accompanied by a letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting emergency use (EUA). Within the EUA is a list of “Conditions of Authorization,” established under federal...
YOUNGSVILLE’S TANGLED WEB
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...
The Proper Role of a Louisiana Sheriff
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...
Skirting the Line
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...
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