Columns

The Left is obsessed with January 6

On January 6, 2021, a massive outpouring of supporters of President Donald Trump descended on Washington D.C. for a rally. The President invited his supporters to “peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard” at the U.S. Capitol.

Fighting off cyberscammers

Everyone is at risk of being scammed now. The recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline was a wakeup call for everyone in America. Ransomware is malicious software that cyberscammers use to encrypt a company’s or individual’s data and block access to it until a hefty sum of money is paid.

C’est Vrai: Sugar for the stills left little for coffee

When south Louisiana men were hauled into court during Prohibition and accused of making moonshine whiskey at least a handful of them seemed genuinely surprised to find out that the mess of tubes and barrels discovered in their cabins was actually a still.

To my graduating senior, who made me a senior

Dear eldest and most expensive daughter, Well, the time has finally come for you to graduate from high school, spread your wings and discover exciting, new ways to spend my cash in college.

Why the failure to condemn Hamas?

If you’re the sort of person who sees no difference between the Israeli military defending its citizens and Hamas terrorizing civilians, you might want to pass on this column.

Big challenges for new LSU president

Louisiana State University, located in my hometown of Baton Rouge, takes on a new president in the coming weeks. And to say that he has a big job ahead of him is an understatement.

Why must Americans be bribed to take vaccine?

The mainstream news media, government health experts and the titans of tech agree, the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. All Americans must take it for our country to return to normalcy. Otherwise, masks will be necessary and millions of American lives will be put at risk needlessly.

The Marks Post: At a crossroads

There has been much hullaballoo lately from both sides about the sheriff’s proposed one-cent sales tax and the industrial tax exemption requested by Cabot. As for me, I support both issues. First for the tax exemption, here are a few reasons why it is a good idea.

The Marks Post: The Passion

Sunday was Palm Sunday which began what the Church calls Holy Week when we recall the events that took place in the final days of Christ’s life. Let’s take a moment and walk with Christ along this moment in our salvation history to better prepare ourselves for what comes next Sunday at Easter.

Remembering the man with the golden voice

When I was working on the article about the life and legacy of Jim Soileau, I found myself wanting to share my own words about the man who was my first boss. What can I say that hasn’t already been said by his friends, former employees, clients, and listeners?