News opinion 2008-04-19 Andanh.com

Reporter recalls Waco tragedy Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:31:00 EST
The sheriff's deputy at the first checkpoint on Farm Road 2491 about 10 miles east of Waco, Texas, looked at my press badge and declared, "Shreeeeeeeveport, Louisiana."

Editorial: DSS programs too important to be cut Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:00 EST
In this particular department, which has been heavily taxed since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, many of the options for budget cuts are unacceptable.

A.J. King: Not going anywhere fast by plane Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:09:00 EST
After the last two weeks of thousands of canceled flights and delays, I'm thanking my lucky stars I'm not going anywhere soon.

Randy Ewing: Meet state's workforce development need Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:09:00 EST
Our governor and the legislature are currently seeking solutions to Louisiana's shortage of a viable workforce, They are to be congratulated for addressing this most serious need.

Letters to the Editor: Boardwalk policies deserve support Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:08:00 EST
Letter writer: "I really like the Boardwalk. I like the clean bright streets and buildings. I particularly like not having to see sagging trousers, untied shoes, backward headgear."

Hey, Ken: We got the bluebird message Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:04:00 EST
Don't try to convince me it was just a coincidence. Only hours after our friend Ken Brooks of Choudrant Mini-Mart fame died suddenly, the bird house he built for us was suddenly inhabited by a beautiful bluebird pair.

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