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Finding happiness is more simple than you think, according to Harvard study 

Money can't buy happiness, but it certainly helps. And while some people are dealt...

Alford: Secretary of state election enters new era

Following a tumultuous term marked by controversies involving perceived election irregularities and lucrative voting...

What Yoda can teach us about leadership

Though he’s recently been upstaged by Grogu, a younger, cuter member of the same...

NFIB state director: Shop local on Small Business Saturday after Black Friday 

Louisiana needs its small businesses, and small business needs us. That’s why I hope everyone will support local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday. 

Alford: Governor’s race kicks off with a firestorm

It’s probably safe to call Attorney General Jeff Landry the leading candidate for governor....

LSU’s OT win demonstrates why risk of failure shouldn’t paralyze your decisions

Baton Rouge has been abuzz since LSU's Brian Kelly made the gutsy decision to go for a 2-point conversion at the end of overtime instead of playing it safe by kicking the extra point. After a hard-fought game between two SEC juggernauts, Kelly's choice to go for the win distilled the entire game down into a single play. 
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JR Ball: Stormwater-gate spells end for Mayor Broome

Sharon Weston Broome is done as mayor of Baton Rouge. This is the stark reality...

JR Ball: Mayor Broome can’t recover from Stormwater-gate

Stormwater-gate has cost Mayor Sharon Weston Broome the trust of the council and key business leaders; which is why Baton Rouge needs new leadership.

McCollister: We are failing to protect our children

Too many children are being neglected by both parents and the state safety net meant to protect them; something has to be done.

Monitoring individual employees isn’t the way to boost productivity 

Ever since workers moved from offices to work-from-home setups, companies have worried about how they’re spending their time.