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Editorials

IRS warns of possible scams

When it comes to scammers, there’s nothing they won’t try to take advantage of.

LPSO delivers in times of need

Changing times often call for changing roles for those working in public service.

That includes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs enforce the law at the parish/county level. But most sheriffs’ departments also serve in other roles, including providing services in jails and local courts.

There’s no question that the current coronavirus crisis striking the country has forced many changes across the nation, including in Louisiana and here in Lincoln Parish.

Thanking our ‘new-age’ heroes

Heroes come in many forms, shapes and sizes.

Do your part

On Sunday, we published an editorial that essentially urged community members not to overreact to the outbreak of novel coronavirus, CO- VID-19, by engaging in panic-driven behavior, such as needless stockpiling of in-demand goods that will only contribute to the supply chain issues our local stores are experiencing.

Sunshine Act shines clear light on news

Most of us prefer sunshine. It’s rare to hear someone say, “That was a nice, cloudy day.” We’re invigorated by a glorious sunrise and spend hours outdoors on brilliantly sunny days. As John Denver so succinctly sang, “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.”

Common sense needed now

In times of crisis, common sense is crucial.

And that’s what we all need to remember most as we ride out the coronavirus outbreak that is affecting our nation.

We all need to use common sense.

As of Friday afternoon there was not a single case of even presumptive coronavirus in Lincoln Parish. Yet, as panic took hold, local stores’ shelves were emptied by Friday of ternoon as news of a national emergency being declared and school closures emerged.

That panic is a bigproblem that has emerged from the coronavirus outbreak. And it’s totally unnecessary.

Oil prices make budgeting tough

It wasn’t the best news state lawmakers could have received as they went into their annual spring session earlier this week.

Time for some hoops craziness

It’s time. Time to get a little crazy.

Timing key in registrar selection

Every public office eventually runs the risk of missing out on new ideas by regularly turning over management to those already in the office rather than looking beyond its walls for a fresh perspective.

In Our Opinion

Lincoln and Union Parish residents should be pleased that their representatives on the Union- Lincoln Regional Water Supply Initiative (ULRWSI) wholeheartedly agreed to transfer $100,000 to the Sparta Ground Water Commission for use toward conservation of the aquifer.