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(NOTE: Old songs helped me describe my recent visit to an endodontist and a root canal.)

“The Tracks of My Tears” led me to the dentist recently, only to discover that one of my molars had suffered an “Irresistible Force” and had me asking myself, “What’s Going On?”

I thought to...

Robert Gentry's Observations:

Laurie and I were fortunate enough to attend the 84th Birthday Party of former four-time Louisiana Gov. Edwin W. Edwards Saturday, July 30, at the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans. His birthday was actually Aug. 7. His brother, Marion Edwards and his wife, Penny, did a masterful job of putting...

Speaking Out by Pete Abington - Aug. 10, 2011

FORMER CONGRESSMAN JEFFERSON

To keep you updated whether justice has been served concerning former Congressman William Jefferson, he has received another delay in his sentencing. His attorney, Lawrence Robbins, said he needed more time because he was convalescing from...

August has arrived, which means even hotter weather in Louisiana. Thankfully, it also means there is only a few weeks left until football season kicks off, and I, along with many others, are truly thankful for it.

There’s nothing like a Saturday spent cheering on my beloved LSU Tigers,...

Thomas wants both sides to story

(Editor’s note: The following is a rebuttal to an opinion piece originally published on the Shreveport Times on July 9, which was posted days after to our webpage. It will also be published in this week’s edition of the Index)

I just read the (webpage) opinion section about the school...

(Editor’s note: The following as an opinion piece published at www.shreveporttimes.com on July 9.)

Imagine working four-day weeks part of the summer. At 10 hours a day, you’d likely put in less time per day than...

Donnetta Anderson of Winnsboro was recently arrested with a number of felonies and misdemeanors, including one charge of battery of a police officer, according to a story published in The Franklin Sun.

That charge is of note because, as she was being escorted to the car, she grabbed the...

Donna Ammons's Patchwork: June 15, 2011

It’s really no surprise that I don’t like to clean house. I have better things to do. However, sometimes, I am forced to dig a pathway through the clutter…..or I get energized and decide that I’m going to clean things out!

No matter the case, I take a Three Stooges attitude about the...

Robert Gentry's Observations: June 15, 2011

Our Judge John S. Pickett Jr. celebrated his 91st Birthday Sunday. We called him Sunday morning to wish him a Happy Birthday and found him to be doing fine. Said he hoped to be around for a few more birthdays and we hope he’ll be around, too.

Judge Pickett served Sabine Parish for a...

Parent Talk

Children Are Our Most Precious Gift

This Christmas season, Sabine Parish can be proud of our children who truly understand the spirit of giving. Their strong sense of sharing and caring throughout the holiday season is a great gift enjoyed by many.

Throughout...