Thursday, February 19, 2026

Op-Ed

EDITORIAL: Information and Awareness During Election Season

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This year, 2026, is an election year, a time often marked by heightened attention, a variety of opinions, and a large volume of information. Some of this information may be reliable, while some may not be. READ MORE ...

Districts vs. Divisions: Broussard and Youngsville Organize City Council Differently

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If you’ve ever looked at a sample ballot for Broussard and then one for Youngsville, you may have noticed something that feels confusing at first glance: one city uses districts, while the other uses divisions. READ MORE ...

EDITORIAL: Congressman vs Representative

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Oftentimes some members of—or candidates for—the the House of Representatives refer to themselves as "Congressman" or "Congresswoman" or their campaign run "for Congress". READ MORE ....

OPINION: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities – Services and Funding

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Having a child who has developmental disabilities (DD), no matter the age of the onset ... READ MORE ...

Letter to the Editor: Outgoing Youngsville Council Member Creed Expresses Gratitude

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As my term as Youngsville's interim City Councilmember for Division D comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to ... READ MORE ...

Letter to the Editor: Broussard has New Postmaster

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I am honored to introduce myself as the new postmaster of Broussard, Lousiana. My name is Carl ‘CJ’ Chargois , and I bring 25 years of proven experience in managing several postal operations.

OPINION: Potential Cuts for LDH Could be Devastating for Residents

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Due to budget deficits for 2025/2026, potential cuts and/or elimination of certain programs for the elderly and those with disabilities through the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) were discussed.

GUEST EDITORIAL: The 100 Club of Acadiana – Helping Fallen and Injured Police and Firefighters

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THE 100 CLUB OF ACADIANA is a relative new organization set up to provide financial support for the families of fallen and injured police officers and firefighters in all of Acadiana - Lafayette, Iberia, St. Martin, Vermillion, Acadia and St. Landry. 

Letter to the Editor: Empowering Citizens to Increase Public Safety

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As we face the harsh reality that crime is a serious problem in Louisiana, with three of our cities ranking among the nation's most dangerous, the need for decisive action has never been more pressing. Governor Jeff Landry, standing firm on law and order, rightly identified crime as a critical issue demanding immediate action.

OPINION: Louisiana’s Path Forward: Reflecting on a Historic Legislative Session

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The 2024 legislative session in Louisiana has been extraordinary, reinforcing our state's foundation of freedom, safety, and prosperity.
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