+2 Quin Hillyer: Business during Saints trip shows benefits of foreign commerce BY QUIN HILLYER 55 mins ago A report by GNO Inc.’s Michael Hecht about business opportunities discussed during the New Orleans Saints’ recent visit to France shows that people who sloganeer against economic “globalism” a…
Editorial: La. voters have spoken. Congress should listen STAFF EDITORIAL 2 hrs ago In congressional elections on Tuesday, Louisiana narrowly chose Julia Letlow as its newest U.S. senator. We congratulate Letlow on her campaign. She will be the first Republican woman to repre…
Letters: Veterans urged to get tested for colorectal cancer LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 5 hrs ago I served my country in the Army, and later served my community in law enforcement. In both jobs, I learned that you deal with threats early, before they become emergencies. Colorectal cancer i…
Letters: Hemp drinks cause more harm than good LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 5 hrs ago Re: “Stop Congress before it bans the THC drinks industry,” Oct. 30.
Letters: Is rural Louisiana ready for a nuclear ‘campus’? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 5 hrs ago On Sept. 21, the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted to support development of a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. A federal government project, this nuclear “campus” will enrich radioa…
Letters: Jan Risher’s column is a day-brightener LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 5 hrs ago I've been reading Jan Risher's column for a few years. I didn't always read it, but I discovered her one day when a particular topic appeared that I was interested in. Now, I wouldn't miss rea…
Letters: Jeff Landry should stick to what he knows (not tigers) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 5 hrs ago Re: “Jeff Landry sounds off on his role in 91 sports, hiring Lane Kiffin: ‘I do not like to lose,’” Nov. 2.
Letters: Trash is left in the wake of a damp Halloween LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 5 hrs ago We had such fun greeting families who were troopers in the rain on Halloween. It was disheartening to find voluminous candy wrappers littered in our neighborhood on All Saints' Day.
+4 Stephanie Grace: Louisiana’s Senate nail-biter reveals a whole new political landscape BY STEPHANIE GRACE | Staff columnist Updated 12 hrs ago Does close count?
+2 Will Sutton: Data centers were on ballots across the nation. Were they an issue in Louisiana? BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated 17 hrs ago Many of us watched election returns on Tuesday night to see whether the Republicans prevented a congressional bloodbath and, by some miracle, defied the odds, polls and Kalshi. We watched to s…
Editorial: We remember Beth Courtney, who guided LPB’s growth STAFF EDITORIAL Nov 4, 2026 Every fan of public television in Louisiana owes a debt of gratitude to Beth Courtney. Indeed, fans of public television across the nation should know her name. Courtney, who spent nearly four…
Letters: Credit card change could hurt small businesses LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 I recently read an op-ed in this newspaper arguing that the Durbin-Marshall credit card mandates would ease pressure on Louisiana businesses and keep our economy growing. As an entrepreneur, I…
Letters: Congress can make a bipartisan difference this year LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 Elections seem to be about who can raise the most money or which PAC produces the most inflammatory advertisement, each party slamming the other. But what are the issues they care about? Curre…
Letters: Could U.S. data centers become targets? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 I agree with those concerned about the constant noise generated by data centers and the immense energy and water consumption. But there is another concern I have not seen mentioned.
Letters: Baton Rouge water bills unfairly charge for unused drainage LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 The dry weather dominating nightly news is more than an inconvenience for lawns — it is quietly inflating many Baton Rouge residents’ sewer bills for an entire year.
Letters: A data center by any other name? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 Re: “Gov. Jeff Landry to call data centers ‘digital factories’ as he adds conditions to tax breaks,” Oct. 29.
Letters: Capitalism needs better safety net for emergencies LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 In a system known as “Free Markets, Shared Foundations,” you make as much as you can and you never lose the basics.
Letters: Giving back to the community with a horse race? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson is proposing to bring the Breeder's Cup to New Orleans, and The Times-Picayune reports it would require $50 million to $100 million in upgrades to the Fa…
Letters: Time to curb reckless driving in Jefferson Parish LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 Congratulations to Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto and his department on the parish being on pace to record its lowest number of homicides in at least six decades. As a resident for over …
Editorial: Gulf states need to mount a defense against microplastics STAFF EDITORIAL Nov 3, 2026 Louisiana's Gulf Coast is home to a bounty of species that make our state unique — from shrimp and oysters to egrets and spoonbills. While these are a common sight along the waters of the Gulf…
Letters: Stay informed on advances in Alzheimer’s LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 3, 2026 Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 98,000 individuals in Louisiana, with 1 in 9 people over 65 developing the disease. Approximately 16,800 are affected in the capital area region.
Letters: Enforce the speed limits on busy BR roadway LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 3, 2026 After the tragic deaths of the couple on Nicholson Drive in Baton Rouge, the city has decided to lower the speed limit to 35 mph. Unfortunately, since many people do not obey the speed limit, …
Letters: Tax credit could pay for Louisiana school vouchers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 3, 2026 Parents who want greater control over their children’s education should pay close attention to the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, which launches Jan. 1. FSTC will make it much easier for …
Letters: Restoring City Hall would save money, send positive message LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 3, 2026 That city and civic leaders are suggesting the demolition of our current City Hall as part of a contemplated new public-private partnership seems myopic (“Gayle Benson’s group pitches plan to …
Letters: Detainees treated as criminals, but without due process LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 3, 2026 The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, one of the most conservative courts in the country, recently denied three noncitizens being held in a private detention center a basic human right to due proc…
Letters: Annoying, vulgar, narcissistic… but otherwise, quite a guy LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 3, 2026 I am appalled and dismayed by Cal Thomas' Oct. 22 column, “The illogical 2026 elections.” He begins, "Putting aside President Donald Trump's annoying personality, his vulgar language and his n…
Letters: Honest Abe would want you to vote LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 3, 2026 As a Baton Rouge native, I have a cure for voter apathy. Print the Gettysburg Address on Election Day!
Letters: Kudos to opinion page staff for a lively dialogue LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 3, 2026 Re: “Behind the headlines: With midterms looming, our columnists look at changes ahead for Louisiana’s delegation in Congress,” Oct. 30.