Letter to the Editor: New Year's Resolution
Dear Editor,Once again, it's time for New Year's resolutions, particularly those toimprove our diet and exercise routine.Although gun violence and traffic accidents remain the leading causes ofdeath...
View ArticleLetter: Elect a republican speaker
Dear Editor:The Speaker of the House is shaping up to be a fight between a Democrat Governor and the majority Republican House. Fifty-three votes are required to elect the Speaker. Sixty-one...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Resolve to give a voice to a child in 2016
Dear Editor, New Year’s resolutions come in all different shapes and sizes. Although some choose to improve their lives by embracing different methods of self-help, many people in our community...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Community Commitment
Dear Editor, Just as the effects of a challenging economy are felt by families in every community, cancer, too, has a far-reaching impact. No matter how the stock market is performing or what the...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Concerned citizen
Dear Editor, It's been brought to my attention that the Parish Recreation department is hiring or appointing an individual who has pending Domestic battery charges as well as possession with intent to...
View ArticleFrom the office of the Parish President
Today marks two months since my inauguration as your Parish President. I have been honored to begin executing my vision for the people of Ascension Parish. This column marks another chapter in my...
View ArticleFrom the office of the Parish President
When our community is tested is when we are strongest. In the past few weeks, Ascension Parish has endured several weather events that have tested our resolve as good neighbors and good servants....
View ArticleLetter: Impact fees hurt native residents
As a lifelong citizen of Ascension Parish, born and raised on Highway 621, I have huge concerns about these new impact fees that were unanimously voted on. The fees are forcing people like myself to...
View ArticleParish President Kenny Matassa pens retort
I am respectfully writing this letter so that the people of Ascension Parish fully understand the issues related to the news stories and controversy regarding the recent release of a taped recording...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Recognizing the caregivers of older Americans
Dear editor, The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that nearly 25 percent of Louisiana’s population will be over the age of 60 by the year 2030, an increase of more than 25 percent from 2012. As the...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers
Having witnessed family and friends battle cancer recently, I can say one thing: having cancer is hard. Finding help should not be. The American Cancer Society offers a number of services to help...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Raising Awareness for suicide prevention
Dear Editor, Suicide is one of the ten leading causes of death in the United States, and it's preventable. Nine out of ten people who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental health condition, like...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Beyond the Badge
Dear Editor,At a time when so much negative attention is focused on a few depraved members of law enforcement, it is important for us to remember that the vast majority of law enforcement officers are...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Beware of Barbecued Bugs
Dear Editor, What ever happened to the good old days when our worst worries on the4th of July were traffic jams and wayward fireworks? [...]
View ArticleLetter: Praise for Gonzales officials
To residents of Gonzales, I would like to thank the mayor for the opportunity to meet and work with two members AWESOME members of his staff on Saturday. Lisa, the mayor’s secretary is a woman with...
View ArticleLetter: Flood water and Zika
Dear Editor, As Louisianans rise to the challenges brought on by heartbreaking, historic flooding, it’s important to be mindful of the risks of what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
View ArticleLouisiana teachers plan to ensure students get education
Dear Editor, The unprecedented flooding that recently inundated Louisiana was devastating. We appreciate the swift response of Governor Edwards and his administration to the crisis, understanding that...
View ArticleMy experience with the St. Amant Band
St. Amant High School, a tradition of excellence since 1978, is staffed by Craig Millet, Director of Bands, Joseph Nassar, Assistant Director, and Andrew Graham, Assistant Director. Since the flood in...
View ArticleLetter: Thank You Gonzales
I would like to express my appreciation to the wonderful people in Gonzales that welcomed Baton Rouge flood victims. First, to my wonderful family, Sherry, Darlene and Ted Was and Sally and Dickie...
View ArticleA southern Illinois fourth grade class needs your help
Dear Editor, The fourth grade class at Aviston Elementary, located in southern Illinois, is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources and highlights found in...
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