by design | Mar 9, 2015 | Archives, Columnist
By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law The Latin phrase “habeas corpus” roughly translates “you shall have the body.” The phrase is tossed around on television in newsmagazines, legal reality shows and fictional courtroom dramas. What is a writ of habeas corpus and...
by design | Mar 9, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson A new star has appeared in the heavens, and nothing will be the same for us again. Astrology is a pseudoscience which believes the orientation of heavenly bodies when we’re born determines our character and personality. I’m a scientist and I don’t...
by Steve Hunley | Mar 8, 2015 | Archives, Hunley
By Steve Hunley One of the hallmarks of Superintendent of Schools Jim McIntyre’s regime is there’s always the “next big thing” right around the corner. Unfortunately, the panacea never really seems to deliver the promised results. McIntyre’s current “next big thing”...
by Ray Hill | Mar 8, 2015 | Archives, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill “Always take the offensive – – – the defensive ain’t worth a damn.” So said Louisiana’s self designated “Kingfish,” Huey P. Long. Huey took his own advice and remained on the offensive until the day he was struck down by an assassin’s...
by design | Mar 2, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson We were hungry as we rolled into our neighborhood Krystal restaurant. Becky, the Boy and I needed a pit stop to refuel from a morning of errands which included a trip to the dump. The lives of Grandparents seem to revolve around activities with...
by Ralphine Major | Mar 2, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Over the phone, her voice was calm and she sounded well-spoken. As we talked, I could tell she was wise beyond her years. In person, Rachael was all of that and more. So was Drew. It was a bitter cold February day when I met the couple, but being...
