Drunk driving is a problem all over America. Particularly show in Louisiana. The rest of the country rolled their eyes at our drive-through daiquiri stands. And unfortunately, enforcing the DWI laws is quite lack here in the Bayou state. The laws are tough, but are not being enforced. I write all about this serious problem in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

There are so many good books to read. We suggest you check out our publication website at www.thelisburnpress.com. You’ll be surprised at the many choices.

Everybody, and I mean, everybody, has a reason why Louisiana pays the highest automobile insurance rates in the nation. It’s the lawyers, right? After all, they’re on TV, it seems, four or five times an hour.   What about the insurance companies? They two run dumb TV ad, including an ostrich that runs around in circles. Well, there’s a whole litany of reasons why insurance rates are so high. I write about them in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here. 

It’s been 60 years ago since I served as a captain in the United States Army. Quite a long time. Yet surprisingly, my military dress coat still fits. Maybe slightly tight, but I’m pleased to see that I’ve kept my weight down after all these years. I wish I were able to keep up as a sharp shooter and other talent back when I served in the Army.

If Edwin Edwards, Louisiana is longest serving governor, we’re alive today, he would be 99 years old.  One would be hard pressed to find a politician with so many highs and lows in his career.  It’s no secret that we were close political allies, but had our ups and downs as I ran against him for governor in 1987. I write about our relationship and the perception of him today in my new column now posted. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Make sure above, with President John F. Kennedy, wearing a hat, is Governor Edwin Edwards and sunglasses. Quite a bit of history over the years.

Jessica, who is pictured with me at Barnes & Noble bookstore in Town Center,, Baton Rouge, help me show off my new book of poetry. First edition is running low, so if you want one, go to The Lisburn Press link on the left-hand column to order.

Some contradictions in living here in Louisiana. Our state is at the bottom of national lists.  But in the be happy group, Louisiana eyes ranked toward the top. Quite a difference between here and New York. I write all about this in my new column now posted. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Second lining in front of St. Louis Cathedral in the New Orleans French Quarter for a very special relative, Mrs. Gloria Newman. She lived a full life and passed away at 99 years. Two of my grandsons are with me for this special service.

Father Cleo, Milano of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church celebrated 43 years as a priest this week. He is a special gift to us here in Baton Rouge. We wish him 43 more years of service and good health.

With Major congressional elections soon to be held across the country, there continues to be allegations in the Press of widespread voter fraud. I know something about potential fraud since I served as Louisiana’s chief elections officer for eight years. So is there any truth to the charges that motor fraud is taking place in Louisiana other states? I talk about this. Why does Red concern in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

I wanted to share with my readers some information about a special new friend. Rev.Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, priest, survivor, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 12 nonprofits and justice enterprises, mentored another 70, and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has authored 12 books and sold over 300,000 copies. She has served as chaplain at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus for almost 30 years. Becca has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change, and holds seven honorary doctorates. It is a very special privilege to hear her speak on so many different subjects.

Criticism has been directed towards the South for decades. But far from slowing down, the attacks on the southern way of life continue to appear in northern publications across the country. Sure, we act to do a little different down here. But far from being out of sync, those of us living in the south may actually have, in many entrances, a much better quality of life. I write about this controversy that continues to be brewing in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Our national election to pick new members of Congress, along with many local officials is just months away. Can we expect anything different than the gridlock we have now? Unfortunately, it’s not encouraging. Neither Republicans nor Democrats seem to be very responsive to voters they are supposed to represent. I analyze this conflict in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Did you know that Louisiana just had a major election days ago? A vote for US Senate, one of the most important offices in the nation, but the overwhelming number of Louisiana citizens were just “too busy” to take a few minutes and vote. Only 17% turned out, And remember that half the voters who could register have not done so. So we’re talking about a handful of voters electing A large number of officials. I write about how disgusting  this is in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

A big Fourth of July celebration weekend ahead. Lots of family time, barbecues, and all kinds of special activities over this holiday. But just what does it all mean? The keyword that best describes the Fourth of July is “freedom.” I write about the importance of freedom in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Taking pride where you live is an important part of living a healthy life. I’m concerned about many Louisiana who do not take enough pride in their state. And it has huge economic consequences. I write about the importance of pride in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Check out one of my grandchildren, nine year-old Ruger, curled up in my office chair, reading not my new book of poetry. Kudos to a young man trying to figure out what his Grandfather is writing.

My home state of Louisiana has recently gotten blistered in the national Press. Of course we have problems down here in the deepest of the deep southern states. But some of them are not on our own making. I write all about this new controversy in my column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.