Candidate Field Revealed as Qualifying Closes on Friday

Qualifying for November’s election closed on Friday, leaving hotly contested fields for mayoral races in Hammond, Tickfaw, and Kentwood, as well as several local board seats — though some incumbents qualified with no opponents.

Our Children Deserve to Arrive Safely

Louisiana children start returning to school this week, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds drivers to follow the laws concerning school zones and school buses.Also, remember that some students walk or ride bicycles to school.

Is Your Attention Span Shrinking?

If you've ever picked up your phone to check the weather and somehow ended up watching a video of a raccoon stealing a sandwich 20 minutes later, you're not alone.In fact, you may not even remember how you got there. Many people feel like their attention spans aren't what they used to be.

Ten New Laws That Took Effect on August 1

NIL LEGISLATION - SB 389 by Sen. Patrick ConnickThis legislation protects student athletes by establishing regulatory guidelines for the athlete agents who pursue Name, Image, and Likeness deals on their behalf.

Packing This Year’s Backpack

For many years, our family celebrated the first day of school the same way.First came the pictures at home. Then came breakfast at Waffle House.There was never any disagreement from me about the Waffle House portion of the tradition.