Opinion
Judge’s action should be eye-opener to elected officials
Last week, 22nd Judicial District Judge Martin Coady declared the newly-enacted Bogalusa ordinance that legalizes Sunday alcohol sales at stores to be null and void.
Editorials
Bogalusa needs a better way of dealing with dogs
While the Bogalusa Police Department defended the actions of one of its officers, a virtual storm of comments about the cop who shot the dog continued to pour into our Web site, gobogalusa.com.
Rumors of ‘big wigs’ arrested got out of hand
The rumor mill in Washington Parish was out of control last week and early this week as seemingly everyone was talking about the business man, the deputy and the preacher who all found themselves in jail.
We salute..
Each Friday, The Daily News will recognize individuals and businesses in Washington Parish who have gone “above and beyond” in their efforts to make this a better place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Use caution when passing on Hwy. 10
According to Louisiana State Police, there was no reason given why a man driving a pickup truck crossed the centerline of Louisiana Highway 10 and crashed head-on into another truck. Two people died in the accident and another was seriously injured.
Sunday alcohol now legal after 24 years of being legal
The recent realization that alcohol has been legal to sell in Franklinton on Sundays for the past 24 years is a startling reminder of how what’s legal and what’s not legal can get buried in the multitude of laws that govern us at local and state levels.
‘We salute...’
Each Friday, The Daily News will recognize individuals and businesses in Washington Parish who have gone “above and beyond” in their efforts to make this a better place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Land use debate never ends
Like a winter that seems to go on forever, the debate over land use laws has once again crept back to the forefront of parish politics.
Let’s keep the spirit alive
Thanks to the New Orleans Saints’ great run, which gained momentum throughout the fall and culminated in a Super Bowl championship just before Mardi Gras, much of the local population has been on a wild and increasingly jubilant ride for many months.
‘We salute...’
Each Friday, The Daily News will recognize individuals and businesses in Washington Parish who have gone “above and beyond” in their efforts to make this a better place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Lover’s day kind of passed us up
With all the excitement of the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras the past few weeks, Valentine’s Day kind of came and went without a lot of talk about.
Columnists
Slave’s writing inspired generations
The details of the life of Phillis Wheatley can be accredited to the nurture side of the age-old Debate “Nature versus Nurture.”
An honest look at Louisiana public schools
Nobody can deny the fact that the public school system in Louisiana ranks among the nation's worst. It's nothing new, nothing shocking. It's been that way for many, many years.
Bogalusa citizens need to help the city’s leadership
The Bogalusa Concerned Citizens decision to withdraw its recall effort against certain Bogalusa elected officials some months back was a good thing for this city.
Health care debate wages on and on
And so the health care reform Battle of America goes on.
Remembering ‘Sixty’
Two years ago our great parish and state lost one of the greatest men who has ever passed through our area and that great leader was the honorable B.B. “Sixty” Rayburn. Mr. Rayburn was a man of great knowledge, wisdom, power and understanding. We all know that he was a giant in the political scene of the past and he accomplished many outstanding tasks as a servant of the people. Those who had the opportunity to talk with him, know he was a straightforward person and always let you know where he was coming from. He was that kind of a straight up leader. Mr. Sixty was a leader whom you could depend upon, and when he could help someone, he did, because he believed that in order to become an effective leader, you must first be willing to become servant of all the Bible has commanded.
Web TV alive and well in Mount Hermon
About 10 days ago, I drove out to tiny Mount Hermon to do a story about a new TV studio that popped up there a few months ago.
School important partof becoming responsible citizen
Teaching is the process in which a person helps other people to learn. It is one of our most important professions in the world. Teaching helps people gain the necessary knowledge and attitudes they need to become effective, responsible citizens, earn a living and lead useful productive lives.
The woman and the fork
There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So, as she was getting her things in order, she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.
Don’t ask me where I’m from
Whenever somebody asks me where I’m from, I usually hesitate.
Gold! Tell ‘em Gordon Liddy sent ya
Gold! Tell ‘em Gordon Liddy sent ya.
Washington Parish and the power of free political elections
In many nations of our world there is no such thing as a “free election.”
Riding in MCCA like being a rock star
I’ve often wondered what it might feel like to be a rock star. Now, I know.
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Police tactics border on entrapment
My question is this: When is a member of the police not part of the police department?
Street-side basketball goals can be dangerous
Have you noticed the numerous basketball goals dotting our streets and avenues?
Do we really need a reservoir in Washington Parish?
Some agencies have already stated that Washington Parish has enough water to supply its needs.
Kudos to KC for hosting Super Bowl party
I wanted to say a special thank-you to the Knights of Columbus for providing a free dinner at the KC Hall and allowing folks to go watch the Super Bowl on a big screen TV.
Who will keep our local history if there are no community based newspapers?
Who will keep our local history if there are no community based newspapers?
City streets are pitiful
Driving around Bogalusa is like going through a minefield. Why have our city administrators let the streets go to pot? They have demonstrated pride in our city with their wonderful work on blighted housing, but I hope they will also direct their focus to the streets, now in critical disrepair.
Perrette has the right idea
I would like to commend Bogalusa City Councilwoman Wendy Perrette for having the courage to speak up concerning the personnel at City Hall.
Forgotten purse in Bogalusa gets back to owner OK
On Friday, Feb. 12, my wife and I along with a friend, ate lunch at Popeye’s in Bogalusa.
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Raw video: Washington Parish deputies qualify at firing range
Deputies with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office qualified with their handguns Thursday at the WPSO firing range near Varnado. Read more about the story in The Sunday News.
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