Thanks to a sudden loss in oil and gas severance tax collections, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury learned last week it will be facing a roughly $1 million shortfall in
I didn’t plan to, but this past Sunday I was a spectator to two different incredibly long and intense sporting events in one day. First, in the late morning, I
I wonder how hot it is on Mercury in the summertime. Mercury, as you know, is the closest planet to the sun and therefore the hottest. This city, and the
Dear Rusty: I’m always hearing rumors of Social Security imploding — of people my age getting benefits butnottheyounger as they have time to do something else. I wonder if I
Over the last several decades the phrase “term limits” has been batted around in the news and on political forums. The thought of an aged politician manipulating an executive or
It’s getting close to redistricting time for legislators in Louisiana. By federal law, all election districts must be reapportioned every 10 years to reflect the latest census figures. But should
It used to be that convenience stores at popular summer beaches had signs on the front door that read “No shirt, no shoes, no entry.” It was right next to
INDEPENDENCE, Missouri — Who today thinks about Harry Truman? A lot of people, it turns out, and that is one reason why the Truman Presidential Library and Museum is closing
