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Jim Beam column: If Ukraine loses, who’s next?

Reports that Americans are beginning to soften on supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia are extremely disturbing. It’s been said by many others, but ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, February 25, 2023 6:15 am

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Jim Beam column: Landry, Nungesser buddies now?

The Oct. 14 primary for governor, the headline race every four years, and for other statewide elected officials is beginning to take shape. However, candidates ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:40 am

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Jim Beam column:Time to tackle state poverty

One of the most disturbing figures I saw recently was 2,032,783, which is 44 percent of the state’s 4.6 million population that is on the ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, February 18, 2023 7:40 am

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Jim Beam column:Give juveniles regional help

Six south central Louisiana parishes are making plans for what could become a major solution to the state’s juvenile justice problems. The Jeff Davis Police ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:10 am

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Jim Beam column: Library issue purely political

Republican state Attorney General Jeff Landry and legislators chomping at the bit to join him have found a politically popular crusade. They want to ensure ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, February 11, 2023 7:09 am

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Jim Beam column: ‘Died suddenly’ new catchword

Those whose minds are filled with conspiracy theories have come up with a new one. They are using the internet to blame COVID-19 vaccinations for ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:01 am

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Louisiana Department of Health releases grades for Calcasieu water systems

Calcasieu Parish has 44 water systems that have been given preliminary grades by the Louisiana Department of Health, and most received top scores. There are ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Monday, February 6, 2023 5:03 pm

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Jim Beam column:Methodists making decisions

The decision of 59 United Methodist churches in Louisiana to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church was approved last month. The vote to leave is ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, February 4, 2023 7:40 am

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Jim Beam column: Officials love D.C. Mardi Gras

Louisiana public officials at the federal, state, and local level apparently had a grand old time at this year’s Washington Mardi Gras. I have always ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 6:52 am

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Jim Beam column:Income taxes are major target

Some federal and state officials have suddenly become fierce advocates for doing away with income taxes. The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that was adopted ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:41 am

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