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“Just the facts, ma’am”
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Craig Franklin:
“Just the facts, ma’am”
By Craig Franklin Editor 
April 1, 2026
CNN, FOX, CBS, The New York Times and all the other national legacy media abandoned the traditional role of media long ago. What was warned about years ago has finally surfaced in recent years as “journalists” changed from simply reporting news, to slanting stories, to selective journalism, to even ...
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Take the Time for Elders
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Take the Time for Elders
By Deborah Mayo 
April 1, 2026
The recent passing of Mr. Claude Durham, the last living WWII Vet in LaSalle Parish, reminded me of the importance of spending time with elders and listening to their life stories. I interviewed Mr. Durham for an article for The Jena Times. I heard his accounts firsthand of how he and his brothers s...
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The likely misplaced social media litigation
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The likely misplaced social media litigation
By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer 
April 1, 2026
A jury in Los Angeles, CA this past week held Meta (Facebook) and YouTube liable for a 20-year-old woman’s personal life difficulties. The legal theory upon which the jury based its verdict was a novel, likely stretched, use of a product liability law. The $6 million verdict against the two companie...
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Washington fighting affected us all
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Craig Franklin:
Washington fighting affected us all
March 25, 2026
The Republicans have control of the White House and majorities (although slim) in the House and Senate. While there have been some positive changes, m...
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America’s ‘allies’ remain unreliable
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America’s ‘allies’ remain unreliable
By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer 
March 25, 2026
President Trump requested this past week that our North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) “allies” assist in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, safe...
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The Old Country Store
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The Old Country Store
March 25, 2026
Mr. Howard Wheat’s old country store was the closest thing we had to a convenience store during my growing up years. It was about 5 minutes from our h...
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The stench of election season is here
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Craig Franklin:
The stench of election season is here
By Craig Franklin Editor 
March 18, 2026
When I was in high school, my dad purchased some 80 head of cattle at the prompting of my older brother who was still finding his way in life before h...
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My Heritage: Grandsons
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My Heritage: Grandsons
By Deborah Mayo 
March 18, 2026
I’m here to testify that you can’t beat grandsons, and I’m delighted that, just last week the Mayo family celebrated the addition of yet another one. ...
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Religious Liberty & the Ten Commandments
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Religious Liberty & the Ten Commandments
By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer 
March 18, 2026
I return to this topic because of the recent U.S. 5th Circuit of Appeal decision in the Louisiana case involving the Ten Commandments. In short, the r...
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The action against Iran: legal & moral
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The action against Iran: legal & moral
By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer 
March 11, 2026
As I observe the national and world response to the American and Israeli bombing of Iran, I am amazed at both the remarkable pessimism of the media an...
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