Editorial

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Craig Franklin:

September 3, 2025

Some say it’s Christmas. Others say Spring. But I say the start of football season is the most wonderful time of the year. Here is LaSalle Parish, high school football reigns supreme. Whether it’s watching the game and cheering on the players, or coming to watch and hear the cheerleaders, dance line...

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New State Dept. Office Welcomed

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

September 3, 2025

Although the Trump Administration has been focused diligently on shrinking the size of the federal government, news this week of the rare creation of a new office is hopeful and encouraging. The new office will be based in the State Department and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated the “Office ...

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I Don’t Like Snakes

September 3, 2025

We had an unexpected visitor in our humble home this week – or maybe I should say an ‘unwelcomed’ visitor. I was buzzing around the living room vacuuming at the speed of light when I stopped dead in my tracks and blinked to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. There on the hallway floor lay a snake. Ye...

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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 ...

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Kids Say the Cutest Things

May 21, 2025

Children make life better on any day of any week - in any month of the year! They can put a smile on your face and merriment in your heart without try...

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Trump’s Precedent-Shattering Middle East Trip

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

May 21, 2025

I don’t know that there has been a more significant trip to the Middle East by an American president. The Middle East, with its eternal hatreds, is a ...

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Craig Franklin:

Outdoor Graduations a Staple Now

May 14, 2025

If the weather permits, Jena and LaSalle high schools will conduct their graduation ceremonies outside at their respective football stadiums this week...