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A New Political Center?

Michael Kurth June 9, 2016 Comments Off on A New Political Center?

It appears the presidential election this fall will offer us a choice between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton — two candidates with the highest unfavorable ratings in political history. Their campaigns will be based

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Flooding Issue Takes Back Seat When Rain Stops

Pierre Sez June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Flooding Issue Takes Back Seat When Rain Stops

Ever notice dat when we have heavy rains here, folks who are flooded go to de police jury an jurors say flood control should be de top priority? Sometimes de media does its part

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Sunset In Heaven

Brad Goins June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Sunset In Heaven

In the last edition, the Up Fronter speculated about the future of Louisiana’s generous film credits. We don’t yet know what direction that future will take. We do know that one film crew was

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GOLDEN SCHOLAR

Brad Goins May 18, 2016 Comments Off on GOLDEN SCHOLAR

After 51 Years Of Military Service, Career Work And Health Struggles, Al Cochran Claims His Second MSU Degree By Brad Goins   At McNeese State University, there’s a select group of graduates who are called

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MY NAME IS CALCASIEU PARISH, AND I HAVE A DRAINAGE PROBLEM

Brad Goins May 18, 2016 Comments Off on MY NAME IS CALCASIEU PARISH, AND I HAVE A DRAINAGE PROBLEM

Story By Brad Goins • Photos By James Welch   Shortly after 8:30 am on Saturday, April 30, your faithful correspondent was headed out to pick up a friend who was getting off work.

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