News opinion 2008-06-05 Andanh.com

John Maginnis: Charter schools, rather than vouchers, the wave of the future? Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:33:00 EST
On the day his House Education Committee was to take up one of the most contentious bills of the legislative session, Chairman Don Trahan, R-Lafayette, announced, "Today we are going to talk about the 'V' word ... scholarships!"

Editorial: How do we rebuild trust in the justice system? Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:26:00 EST
With the conviction of two Caddo Parish judges, how best to restore public confidence in the system?

Bishop assesses state of Methodist Church Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:32:00 EST
United Methodists from across the state have made their pilgrimage to Shreveport's Centenary College for their Annual Conference which began Monday and closes today. Much of the agenda is routine church business, but Bishop William Hutchinson picked out some highlights in his episcopal address delivered Monday.

Letter to the editor Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:33:00 EST
Writer says promotions aimed at luring youths to tobacco use must be rejected.

Donald Webb: "Discourage efforts from Baton Rouge and elsewhere to hold back LSUS Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Working from a private college ethos with the leaders of our public universities, in trying to improve higher education here, it's been saddening to see the efforts, from Baton Rouge and elsewhere, to hold back LSUS.

Gene Policinski: Party conventions will bring another test for free speech Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:45:00 EST
Even as this most participatory presidential primary season comes to a close, there are questions about how much free speech — and in what formats — will be exercised or permitted in the next act of the election drama: the GOP and Democratic national conventions this summer.

Teddy Allen: Same message, different language Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:52:00 EST
Minister goes back to seventh grade to prepare him for mission work

Editorial: Contract puts symphony's future in question Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:50:00 EST
Negotiations appear to have permanently stalled, and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra board is ready to go ahead with its proposal that would pay all musicians on a per service basis. It's a regrettable choice.

Frederic Washington: Schools need effective, positive leadership Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:52:00 EST
It's evident that strong communities build strong schools, but in order to have a strong community, the leaders or principals of these secondary schools must interact positively with the community in which their school is located. Effective leaders must interact with the students, faculty, staff and community in a manner that will let them know there is a foundation for a commitment to excellence in place.

I-49 North is "definitely a top priority" Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:42:00 EST
Interstate 49 North is most definitely a top priority for the Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG), the local metropolitan planning organization (MPO) and its board, which includes many local elected officials.

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