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Caleb Daniel, The Grain of Salt

Nobody knows where a comma goes

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I grew up the son of an English teacher. Not the kind of English that kids seem to get in school these days — the kind that’s all about reading literature texts and picking out themes, without making sure students have a grasp of the actual mechanics of the language itself.

Impact can travel far beyond intent

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The other day I shared with the newsroom a memory I have from when I was in kindergarten.

Momentous day for north Louisiana

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What a day for north Louisiana.

Amidst a busy weekend, cast your vote

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Tomorrow is election day.

Observations from candidate forums

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We’ve done our part, Lincoln Parish. The rest is up to you.

It's to your advantage to know local government

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“What does the police jury do, anyway?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this question from friends and acquaintances around town.

Nothing better than reading to your kids

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THE GRAIN OF SALT

When the Dr. Pepper hits a little too hard

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I’m sitting here on Thursday morning drinking my first and only Dr. Pepper of the month of August while I write this column.

Come out to police jury candidate forums

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It’s that time again.

‘Ladies’ finally get to be real Bulldogs

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How ‘bout them dogs?