Thursday, February 19, 2026

Editorials

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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 ....

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. 

EDITORIAL: Would LA GATOR ESAs be Truly for All?

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The Louisiana Legislature passed the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) program through Senate Bill (SB) 313, heading to the governor's desk for signature.
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