Columns/Opinions

Craig Franklin:

June 4, 2025

It’s been nearly two weeks since over 200 Mahmoud Khalil supporters came to Jena and demonstrated at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center. After considerable time to contemplate that May 22 event, might I share with our LaSalle Parish residents that we all just stop and take a breath.On the d...

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Surviving the Big “M”

June 4, 2025

Kids used to be tougher than they are today. I don’t write this disrespectfully; I just remember a time when doctors’ visits were sparse and casual medical treatment was left up to the average parent. Having no medical training or knowledge, parents did what they could then trusted mother nature to ...

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It’s A Big, Beautiful Bill

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

June 4, 2025

While I have worked in and observed the U.S. Congress for many years, I have never seen a perfect bill—a perfect piece of legislation. This one is not either, but it’s a great start!Let’s review relevant portions of the bill that passed the U.S. House last week and is headed for the U.S. Senate, whi...

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Look Back & See God’s Blessings

June 4, 2025

Last night I had one of those nights when I couldn’t sleep. Sometime after midnight I got out of bed and made my way to the den, got in my recliner an...

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From the Superintendent’s Desk

May 28, 2025

This school year came and went in a flash. As we come to the end, there is much to be thankful for and of which we can be proud.I am thankful for the ...

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Closer to the Midnight Cry

May 28, 2025

I grew up in a house of one television. Yes, I know that sounds archaic. It was black and white, and it was box shaped about three feet by three feet....

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The Biden Health Coverup is Unnerving & Dangerous

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

May 28, 2025

I didn’t intend to address this topic until “reporter” Jake Tapper came out with the promotion of his new book. Not only is what he says transparently...

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Cha-Cha-Change

May 28, 2025

I don’t like drastic changes. I could stop right here with this one statement, but I feel compelled to expound. At the risk of sounding persnickety, s...

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LHSAA Rights Wrongs From State Tournaments

Craig Franklin: nament, I reached out to the LHSAA with the problems local media and fans had in covering their teams in Sulphur. Over the course of the last few weeks, conversations were conducted with the top officials of LHSAA where the issues were acknowledged, and commitments were made to ensure they never happen again.

May 28, 2025

In nearly 40 years of covering high school sports, I recently had the worst experience ever at the LHSAA State Softball Tournament in Sulphur. However...

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Craig Franklin:

Complaining Fast Set For This Weekend

May 21, 2025

We live in an American society that loves to complain. Don’t believe me? Take a moment and scroll through your social media feed and count the number ...