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The Heroic Life of Charlie Kirk
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
The Heroic Life of Charlie Kirk
By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer 
September 17, 2025
“When a tyrant dies, his reign ends; When a martyr dies, his reign begins.” (Soren Kierkegaard, Danish philosopher and theologian).I was stunned to learn of the murder of Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old husband and father of two. He was the founder of Turning Point USA and a funny, witty, highly intelli...
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Surprise Blessings
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Surprise Blessings
September 17, 2025
Being a Hospice Chaplain I often find myself in some unusual situations with unusual people. Many times, I go into a situation “flying blind.” I usually get a text stating we have a new patient and due the HIPPA laws I don’t even know their name. I have to crank up the computer and go to our interna...
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Know When to Hold ‘Em; Know When to Fold ‘Em
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Know When to Hold ‘Em; Know When to Fold ‘Em
September 17, 2025
It may be before it is all over, the most destructive non-lethal device ever invented. Responsible for hundreds of deaths, serious injuries and lost productivity. Insidious in its nature with dangers not recognized by some, it is a huge part of many lives and can become extremely addictive.Loved by ...
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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, hig...
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New State Dept. Office Welcomed
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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 ...
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I Don’t Like Snakes
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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 vacuum...
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The Biden Health Coverup is Unnerving & Dangerous
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
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
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
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
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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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Complaining Fast Set For This Weekend
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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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