Rarely has there been a result of a few misinterpreted words, leading to such tragic consequences, as on a sunny Sunday morning in Hawaii in 1941.
The Saints have had this weekend's home showdown versus the San Francisco 49ers circled on their calendars for a long time now, and indeed, the game between two 10-2 teams is shaping up as the biggest of the regular season. And it’ll just be the c…
Zion Williamson is “itching” to play. He’s an excited NBA player, eagerly wanting to join his New Orleans Pelicans teammates — and we can’t wait to see what happens when he’s with them on the floor.
Weather is an act of God for farmers, but misguided federal policy is not.
Thanksgiving weekend, which is supposed to herald a season celebrating peace and goodwill, has concluded with bloodshed in New Orleans that left 17 people shot between Sunday and Monday morning, with three of the victims losing their lives.
Although the field of 2020 presidential candidates is huge, none of them hails from Louisiana.
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In grade school, many Americans learn about the Underground Railroad, a clandestine network that helped Southern slaves escape to freedom elsewhere. What’s not well known is that there was also a Reverse Underground Railroad, a sinister system thr…
Across Louisiana, one of America’s prime birdwatching spots, autumn is a glorious season to engage in a pastime that attracts thousands of enthusiasts, many from elsewhere, boosting the state’s tourism industry.
Editor's note: This editorial, in modified form, has appeared on previous Thanksgivings in The Advocate:
In Louisiana’s economy, it’s about oil and gas. That may seem obvious, but the phrase typically conjures up mental images of oil rigs, the exploration and production segment of the industry. A huge component of the energy industry in the state is …
Milton is named for a newcomer 19th-century local doctor and his son, but the unincorporated Acadiana community’s roots are forever Cajun. They date back to the sons of Beausoleil, the historical figure who helped guide the Acadians to Louisiana. …
As impactful figures go, the late George P. Mitchell was a Texas giant.
New Orleans long ago earned its literary and musical stripes. But those who think the tradition-bound city is resting on its cultural laurels need only consider a couple of emerging talents who have rocketed to the head of their respective classes.
In south Louisiana, while it made the newspapers, probably few of us took much note of a July ransomware attack that shut down the computers in three school systems in the northern part of the state.
No one goes to see a movie with the idea that an entertaining afternoon or evening out will be interrupted by insult. So it’s no surprise that the women who belong to 504 Queens were stunned when their group outing to see “Harriett” was interrupte…
The six bodies of water — yes, a couple of smaller ones are not that obvious — are “the lakes” of Baton Rouge. Their revitalization near LSU and Brooks-City Park would be an environmentally responsible investment in one of the iconic landscapes of…
When the Louisiana governor’s race ended over the weekend, voters were left with the feeling that mudwrestling season was over. But a vast ransomware attack on state government intruded on Gov. John Bel Edwards’ victory on Monday.
Beautiful fall weather and a setting among the historic and cultural buildings of the State Capitol gardens helped to make the 16th Louisiana Book Festival into another success in Baton Rouge.
Politics is often a pageant of vanity, perhaps especially so in Louisiana, where campaigning has a long tradition of colorful theater.
The Bureau of Governmental Research, New Orleans’ venerable policy watchdog, seeks to celebrate distinguished service in the public sector through its biennial Excellence in Government Awards. So it was fitting that author and New Orleans native M…
It is Election Day in Louisiana, and it’s been a while since we’ve seen a race for governor that’s this close.
As voters head to the polls today, here’s a recap of our editorial positions on some choices area voters will face.
During a triumphant ribbon-cutting at the new $1.3 billion terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Aviation Board Chairman Michael Bagneris said that “there’s no such thing as a second chance to make a first impression.”
In political terms only, the two candidates to be Louisiana’s next governor are playing for the highest accolades possible.
In a season of division, the cold snap visiting Louisiana this week is a timely reminder of our basic need for each other. The dipping mercury underscores the vulnerability of neighbors who might require a little extra help. Now is the time to che…
Charles Dickens arrived on the scene too early to work as a football analyst, but his best of times, worst of times observation aptly describes last weekend's football experience for many Louisianans. LSU's underdog victory against archrival Alaba…
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been busy leading a recovery and review of the Hard Rock Hotel construction site on Canal Street since its tragic partial collapse on Oct. 12. She’s seen a lot of people, talked with a lot of city officials an…
Our ExxonMobil employees reading your Oct. 31 edition of The Advocate were disappointed to see a graphic providing a negative depiction of ExxonMobil’s environmental performance. We would like to correct the misperception and provide some factual …
Editor’s note: The following editorial has appeared on previous Veterans Days in “Our Views”:
As president of the United States, Donald Trump can go to pretty much any sporting event he wants to take in. We’re delighted that he chose The Game of The Century, version 2.0 — the epic contest between the LSU Tigers and our chief foes, the Crim…
The best novelists bring us important news long before it lands in the headlines, and that was certainly true of Ernest Gaines, the Oscar, Louisiana native who has died at 86.
Nobody goes to a Donald Trump rally to get a taste of civility. Nope, there’s never anything but red meat on the menu.
This fall, without much fanfare, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library marked its 80th year. That might not typically be a landmark birthday for an institution, but it should be an occasion to remember the library’s impressive record of service.
Breaking up is hard to do, as the song goes, and thanks to a new lawsuit against organizers of the new city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish, breaking up just got a little harder. We hope that drama is resolved soon, since lingering uncert…
On Nov. 16, New Orleans residents will have a chance to vote on three ballot questions affecting the city’s bottom line. Here are The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate’s recommendations:
If the rhetoric were not so nasty, this would be called the silly season of the campaign for governor of Louisiana.
New Orleanians have a reputation for clinging to the old and having some trouble adjusting to the new. But not everything old is worth saving — or missed when it’s outlived its usefulness. Put the dingy, outmoded terminal at Louis Armstrong New Or…
After Scott Lemoine went online to criticize the handling of a legal case involving the stepdaughter-in-law of a Livingston Parish judge, he ended up getting thrown in jail for cyberstalking.
If there’s been one regular refrain on the campaign trail this season, it’s been a call for more investment in early childhood education.
The “opportunity zone” tax breaks for wealthy investors, intended to help poorer neighborhoods, are all too often going to projects in downtowns, including New Orleans’ Warehouse District — a fact that has drawn national press attention.
If we’re honest, race is challenging for all of us. It comes into play at unexpected times and in unexpected ways, and sometimes things are covered, or tainted, by race when we don’t recognize it.
Louisiana’s 2019 gubernatorial campaign, so often nasty and dispiriting, has reached a new low with candidate Eddie Rispone’s snipe at the revered military academy at West Point and incumbent Gov. John Bel Edwards’ years of service as a soldier se…
Saturday’s Louisiana Book Festival is the 16th, and the event at the State Library in downtown Baton Rouge has become a big celebration of the written word, authors and art.
The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience has become an annual festival tradition in New Orleans since it started 21 years ago. Thousands show up from far and near to enjoy part, or all, of the three-day event at City Park. It’s come a long way since the…
There are a lot of reasons to like Bob Becker, but there are more reasons to thank him.
Josh Guillory’s belated decision, announced Monday, to debate his opponent for the Lafayette mayor-president’s position marks a half-step forward for responsible campaigning. His suggested timing of those debates, though, will keep early voters fr…
Editor’s note: The following editorial, with slight variations, has been published on previous Halloweens in “Our Views”:
In the children's book “Where’s Waldo,” young eyes are challenged to find the title character — clad in a distinctive red and white striped hat — hiding in plain sight among large groups of people.
Impeachment is important and not a laughing matter. But members of Congress seem to think it’s just another occasion for a political stunt.
Education is an important foundation for children. The classroom is the first place where young minds are introduced to subject matter expertise, relationships, friendships and structure outside of home. Nearly always we trust teachers to be respo…