Sometimes the fear of the thing is worse than the thing itself. That is a conclusion one might draw from the latest Economist-YouGov poll that shows Republicans still leading Democrats in the Congressional generic ballot 45 percent to 40 percent despite a Republican president-appointed Supreme Court...

The Rosinbelly was a newsletter sent from the town of Urania to local men and women serving in the military during WWII. The editor was Murphy Tannehill and assistant editor was Ruth Procter. Previous columns included some of the newsletter items. To read all the Rosinbelly newsletters, go to https...

As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well. It’s an even better time to think about what would happen if those liberties were taken away. Sadly, the latter doesn’t take much imagination in 2022. Your close...

Friday, after 50 years and the loss of 60+ million unborn children, the U.S. Supreme Court has finally reversed the infamous Roe v Wade decision. This...

70 Years Ago June 26, 1952 The LaSalle Parish Health Unit was organized October 1, 1927, and for a quarter of a century has been housed in the courtho...

Yes, God will judge Robert G. Ingersoll is recognized as one of the most influential agnostics who ever lived. One night in New York he was dramatical...