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PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Monday, August 31, 2026
Louisiana has always been a “free and easy” state when it comes to drinking and driving. Visitors are dumbfounded when they see drive-through Daiquiri shops across the state. Just as prevalent are the drive-through liquor stores that punctuate the Bayou State.
POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) is a far left-wing political party that is snatching the body of the Democratic Party, just like in that 1956 film. “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. In that film, people had their bodies taken over by aliens.
Unbelievable!

Unbelievable!

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Garey Forster
Monday, August 31, 2026
One of the most difficult issues during my tenure in the Louisiana Legislature was abortion legislation. The “No Exceptions” bill meant that under no circumstances could a woman get an abortion.
LASPCA Pets of the Week

LASPCA Pets of the Week

LASPCA Pets of the Week

News Staff
Monday, August 31, 2026
Dirk (ID: A0061347956)Meet Dirk, a 4-yearold happy-go-lucky pup looking for his fur-ever home! This playful guy approaches life with one simple philosophy: If it’s new, Dirk needs to investigate it. New person? Curious. New place? Curious. New animal? Very curious.
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Monday, August 31, 2026
It is a bit early to think about Mardi Gras, but the New Orleans Carnival Cook Book, assembled by the Women’s Republican Club of Louisiana, just crossed my desk. It was published in 1951 and Mrs. John Minor Wisdom, wife of the famous federal judge, is listed as the first compiler and editor.
LASPCA Pets of the Week

LASPCA Pets of the Week

LASPCA Pets of the Week

News Staff
Monday, August 31, 2026
Meet Ricko, a 4-month-old Pitbull Terrier puppy looking for his fur-ever home! This little guy is a part-time puppy and a full-time menace. He’s an expert sock thief, professional napper, and undefeated champion of looking innocent after doing absolutely nothing innocent.
Sheriff Jerry Turlich and PPSO welcomes K9 Buddha to the PPSO Family. K9 Buddha is a three-year-old Dutch Shepherd that was officially commissioned this morning as a PPSO Deputy Sheriff. K9 Buddha is partnered with Lieutenant Joseph Francis and is trained in tracking, narcotics, item detection and apprehension. During this photo session, the department confi rmed that K9 Buddha is enthusiastic and eager to serve the community! Welcome to Plaquemines Parish, K9 Deputy Buddha!

Sheriff Jerry Turlich and PPSO welcomes K9 Buddha to the PPSO Family. K9 Buddha is a three-year-old Dutch Shepherd that was officially commissioned this morning as a PPSO Deputy Sheriff. K9 Buddha is partnered with Lieutenant Joseph Francis and is trained in tracking, narcotics, item detection and apprehension. During this photo session, the department confi rmed that K9 Buddha is enthusiastic and eager to serve the community! Welcome to Plaquemines Parish, K9 Deputy Buddha!

PPSO Welcomes K9 Deputy Buddha

News Staff
Monday, August 31, 2026
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