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Northshore becoming economic powerhouse, with more growth on the way!
The Northshore continues to see growth in economic opportunities with St Tammany Parish leaders ready for more. And while economic growth may be a sign of the attractiveness of the area, not everyone wants to grow too much, too fast.
Newell: Ten Commandments in school could open it up for other religions – Where does it end?
I would be nice if everyone followed the Ten Commandments, especially since, as WWL’s Newell Normand noted, they’re all laws – but should Gov. Jeff Landry be focused on their appearance in schools?
Who goes first in murder of mother and daughter? No rules specify who gets precedence in multi-jurisdictional crime
Louisiana is the first to indict Daniel Callihan, facing a possible death sentence in three jurisdictions – Louisiana, Mississippi, and federal court – for the murder of a Loranger mother and kidnapping of her daughters.
Scoot: Did the removal of prayer in public schools lead to America’s moral decline?
When did the teaching of morality and religion fall on the schools? Shouldn’t that be taught at home? Why would you trust a teacher, whose job it is to teach math, English, science, etc., to teach your child about morality?
Newell: Is it unreasonable to expect that taxpaying citizens enjoy privileges before illegal immigrants?
How much would a crackdown on illegal immigration at the nation’s southern border impact the agricultural tasks often handled by migrant workers from Mexico and Central America? Not much, says Newell Normand.
City council moves to establish minimum pay rates for NOLA musicians
New Orleans is known as “The Big Easy” for the ease in which musicians can book gigs. The president and vice-president of the New Orleans City Council announced Thursday that there needs to be a standard payment rate for working musicians.
Murder 1: Grand jury indicts suspect in Tangipahoa Parish mom's killing
A Tangipahoa Parish grand jury issued an indictment Thursday, charging 36-year-old Daniel Callihan with first-degree murder in the death of Callie Brunett, and second-degree kidnapping of Brunett’s daughters, 6-year-old Jalie and 4-year-old Erin.
Analyst: Supreme Court could use new test to uphold 10 Commandments law
Tulane law professor Stephen Griffin says the state will argue that the law has an historical basis by showing the origins of law. Griffin says the Supreme Court may accept that claim because it now uses a “history and tradition” test to judge laws.
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