If Lafayette Parish wants to attract new businesses and have jobs, it needs to address the facility needs.

If Lafayette Parish wants to attract new businesses and have jobs, it needs to address the facility needs.

we cannot give in to terror.

we cannot give in to terror.

In 2001, our overseas sales overtook domestic sales. Today, they account for 53 percent of our total. I think this read more

In 2001, our overseas sales overtook domestic sales. Today, they account for 53 percent of our total. I think this tendency will continue.

Both of them have tremendous power. But it's my opinion Bonds shouldn't even be in the game today. He's violated read more

Both of them have tremendous power. But it's my opinion Bonds shouldn't even be in the game today. He's violated federal law. He's a product of illegal drugs.

The roof is completely gone and there are some floors that are collapsing.

The roof is completely gone and there are some floors that are collapsing.

It is going to be a Fed week. The market is 100 percent in sync with a quarter of a read more

It is going to be a Fed week. The market is 100 percent in sync with a quarter of a percentage point rise for Fed fund rates at 4.75 percent.

Yes, this is obviously a relief for us.

Yes, this is obviously a relief for us.

I commend you in taking this step to move the company forward, ... I recognize these new contracts involve enormous read more

I commend you in taking this step to move the company forward, ... I recognize these new contracts involve enormous sacrifices by our employees. We have our work cut out for us; we are not out of the woods yet.

It's an opportunity for citizens who care about issues to communicate with lawmakers about what's happening in their communities. Without read more

It's an opportunity for citizens who care about issues to communicate with lawmakers about what's happening in their communities. Without that input, lawmakers might not be able to make informed decisions.