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POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman
Monday, July 20, 2026
Definition: A nation-state is a sovereign political territory governed in the name of a community that shares a common identity, culture, or history.When one thinks of traditional nations, one considers India, China, Russia, Mexico, France, Germany, England, and all other countries on Earth.
FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Bottom State of the States

Garey Forster
Monday, July 20, 2026
A bipartisan “State of the States” report ranked Louisiana last overall among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, despite ranking first in Civil Liberties.The State of the Nation Project was led by researchers at Tulane University.
CORONER'S CORNER

CORONER'S CORNER

Raw Milk

Dr. Neil Wolfson
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Louisiana Department of Health and Human resources, the FDA, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control continue to warn us that consuming raw milk and raw milk cheese products can lead to serious health risks, especially for certain vulnerable populations.
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Monday, July 20, 2026
One of the most important aspects of the Nunez Culinary Research Center is its special collection of community cookbooks. These are those books, often self-published by a nonprofit organization that is a support organization for a charity.

Treasurer Fleming Supports Returning Savings Bonds To Americans

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2026
Louisiana State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming, M.D., joined 29 other members of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) by signing a letter urging President Donald Trump and the U.S. Treasury Department to take action to reunite Americans with approximately $39 billion in unclaimed U.S.
PABI Hears Legislative Update on Projects Bene ting Plaquemines Parish

PABI Hears Legislative Update on Projects Bene ting Plaquemines Parish

PABI Hears Legislative Update on Projects Benefiting Plaquemines Parish

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry (PABI) hosted a legislative update last week, hearing from State Senator Pat Connick, State Representative Jacob Braud and Parish President Keith Hinkley on the accomplishments of the 2026 Legislative Session and their impact on Plaquemines...
From left: Corrections – Deputy Edward Handy, Enforcement – Deputy Katie Gongre, Sheri Jerry Turlich and Administration – Lakrisha Franklin.

From left: Corrections – Deputy Edward Handy, Enforcement – Deputy Katie Gongre, Sheri Jerry Turlich and Administration – Lakrisha Franklin.

PPSO Holds 2nd Quarter Awards Presentation

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2026
On Monday, July 13, Sheriff Jerry Turlich was honored to recognize the PPSO Quarterly Award recipients for the 2nd Quarter (October - December 2025) of the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year.
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