Jim Brown

2 months ago | plaqueminesgazette.com | Jim Brown

We all know that there is a crisis in the Catholic Church right now. Allegations of sexually abusive clergy are pouring in worldwide. Unfortunately, the roots of this terrible tragedy engulfing the Catholic Church have strong ties to the Bayou Sate. Here's how National Public Radio in Minnesota titled their investigative story on sexual abuse by priests: “It All Began in Lafayette, Louisiana.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.

2 months ago | plaqueminesgazette.com | Jim Brown

As is the case in just about any profession, you will find members who are either work horses, or show horses. That is certainly true with those who go into the field of politics. Particularly those coming from the state of Louisiana. If you make a list of all of the successful elected officials from the Bayou State, one of the least flamboyant yet most successful on the national scene was U.S.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.

2 months ago | thestbernardvoice.com | Jim Brown

Subhead Bennett Johnston-A Special Politician! As is the case in just about any profession, you will find members who are either work horses, or show horses. That is certainly true with those who go into the field of politics. Particularly those coming from the state of Louisiana. If you make a list of all of the successful elected officials from the Bayou State, one of the least flamboyant yet most successful on the national scene was U.S....

Mar 27, 2025 | thestbernardvoice.com | Jim Brown

Subhead LIVING AND DYING IN LOUISIANA It’s been a number of years since the death penalty was carried out in Louisiana. A vicious rapist and killer, a fellow named Jesse Hoffman, was put to death at Angola State prison just two weeks ago. I can look back 21 years ago, as I witnessed the highs and lows of life and death here in the Bayou State.It was a cool Tuesday evening, and I was leaving a reception for former congressm... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.

Mar 24, 2025 | plaqueminesgazette.com | Jim Brown

Here we go again. Voters will soon be asked to consider changing the state constitution. Every time Louisiana has an election, it seems like there is an effort to change what is one of the longest constitutions of any state in the country.The Governor is hollering that the financial sky is falling and the state is in dire fiscal straits. Legislators protest that their hands are tied by t... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.