Jeremy Alford & David Jacobs: Louisiana's U.S. Senate campaign reflects national political climate
Wed, 09/30/2026 - 6:00am
By JEREMY ALFORD & DAVID JACOBS
Columns
Jim Bradshaw: Trains brought freight, people and practical jokes
Wed, 09/30/2026 - 6:00am
Lafayette became an important rail hub once trains began running between New Orleans and Houston in the 1880s and grew even more important once the Southern Pacific line stretched all the way to Ca
Jeremy Alford & David Jacobs: Defamation ruling may have repercussions
Thu, 09/24/2026 - 6:00am
Media law experts expressed surprise when a Louisiana Supreme Court justice won a defamation case against the state’s largest daily newspaper.
Jim Bradshaw: Who gets the last bite at the maringouin fête?
Wed, 09/23/2026 - 6:00am
Mid-September is a demanding time for south Louisiana farmers harvesting the many things we grow, but it is also a busy time for folks who like to eat, dance, and generally pass a good time.