A column by Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco I have always believed you can't allow your income to determine your outcome. My proposed need-based scholarship program provides low-income students with an equal chance to pursue higher education right here in Louisiana....

Mike Gorman, City Editor for the Daily Comet, says he considers term limits “Voters’ ultimate insult”. His reasoning is that voters wield the power to vote anyone out of office. As he states, “We should be insulted whenever we are...

Two changes are being proposed to the Lafourche Parish Home Rule Charter. One doesn't go far enough, the other goes too far, and no one is talking about a third that should be considered also. Councilman Michael Matherne, District 3,...

A Mental Health Seminar "Choices in Recovery" will be held on Tuesday, May 22nd from 9:00-Noon at the Plantation Suite at Nicholls State University. Guest Speaker Dr. James Parker from Birmingham, Alabama will discuss understanding schizophrenia and new treatment options....

Since 9/11 the debate of whether or not America should get involved with the politics of any other country, especially those in the Middle East. I found this quote to be quite interesting: Observe good faith and justice toward all...

I received this list in email and thought it was too good not to pass on. -------- ..for those who take life way too seriously ... 1. Save the whales. Collect the whole set. 2. A day without sunshine is...