YOUNGSVILLE: Worse Than Anyone Expected
Just when we thought we could take a break from Youngsville, yet another decision by the Youngsville Chief of Police has been overturned by a court. On April 14, 2026, the 15th Judicial District Court issued written reasons that should stop every resident of...
Youngsville Police Civil Service Hearing Looms
Last week, the Youngsville community erupted over the impending police civil service hearing. That reaction followed several electronic billboard advertisements created expressly to accomplish that purpose. In fact, I’ve witnessed a recording implicating...
The Naughty List: Louisiana Agencies That Ignored Transparency
Every December, children are reminded of a simple rule: Good behavior is rewarded. Bad behavior has consequences. Louisiana law expects no less from public officials. The state’s Public Records Law is not a suggestion. It is a mandate that ensures the people who...
Youngsville: The Mayor Lied, the Law Was Broken, and the Public Was Played
Youngsville taxpayers were lied to. Not misled. Not confused. Lied to. And the lie came straight from Mayor Ken Ritter, who told The Advocate that there was “nothing improper” about Chief J.P. Broussard appointing a new Assistant Chief because “funds were available”...
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