Newsflash. The state is broke and needs to make cuts to survive.Perhaps this isn’t as much news as it is a constant …
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David Specht
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When discussing economic development, the issue of water almost always comes up. While not the most exciting aspect of community growth, it …
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Opinion
Specht: We are in partnership with the community to serve it
by David Spechtby David SpechtPartnership [pahrt-ner-ship] noun, the state or condition of being a partner; participation; association; joint interest. About two years ago, I sat down …
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According to legend, when signing the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock signed his name larger that the other so that King George …
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My wife and I recently watched the movie, “Hidden Figures.” Aptly named, the film chronicles a team of African-American women mathematicians who …
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The Louisiana Legislature is currently in session to deal with the ongoing crisis of budget shortfalls. Gov. John Bel Edwards has unveiled …
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In the words of the legendary Ron Burgundy, “That escalated quickly.” No truer words have ever been spoken as it concerns the …
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“We have no money to _____.” This has been an all-too-familiar theme from our public bodies for the past several years. In …
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For the past 20+ years, I have read (and written) editorials about voter turnout. Sometimes, I try to play on the patriotism …
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Camp Minden — While the continuing saga of what happens to the M6 burn chamber unfolds, a positive story, with significant economic impact …