David Specht

When discussing economic development, the issue of water almost always comes up. While not the most exciting aspect of community growth, it …

Partnership [pahrt-ner-ship] noun, the state or condition of being a partner; participation; association; joint interest. About two years ago, I sat down …

According to legend, when signing the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock signed his name larger that the other so that King George …

My wife and I recently watched the movie, “Hidden Figures.” Aptly named, the film chronicles a team of African-American women mathematicians who …

The Louisiana Legislature is currently in session to deal with the ongoing crisis of budget shortfalls. Gov. John Bel Edwards has unveiled …

In the words of the legendary Ron Burgundy, “That escalated quickly.” No truer words have ever been spoken as it concerns the …

“We have no money to _____.” This has been an all-too-familiar theme from our public bodies for the past several years. In …

For the past 20+ years, I have read (and written) editorials about voter turnout. Sometimes, I try to play on the patriotism …

Camp Minden — While the continuing saga of what happens to the M6 burn chamber unfolds, a positive story, with significant economic impact …

The other day, I witnessed something on Facebook that really ticked me off. This wasn’t the first time something like this had …