CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • A Bad Night for Democrats, Even Worse for Democrats from Louisiana

    But seriously, Clancy Dubos is right.

  • Poverty Point Considered for UNESCO World Heritage Site Distinction

    This is a big deal: Louisiana’s Poverty Point State Historic Site could one day be mentioned with the same historical significance of such cultural and natural sites as the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, the Great Wall of China, the Statue of Liberty and the Galapagos Islands. The vast complex of earthen mounds and ridges in West Carroll Parish built by inhabitants more than 3,500 years ago is among 13 sites on the U.S. Department of Interior’s tentative list of places that could be nominated to the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s World Heritage List. “The inclusion of Poverty…

  • Debate Questions for Senator Vitter

    On the eve of the first debate between Senator David Vitter and Congressman Charlie Melancon, the Louisiana Democratic Party issued a strongly-worded appeal to “Louisiana’s notoriously timid press corps”: Dont’ be afraid to ask the tough questions. From Politico: “We’re asking Louisiana’s notoriously timid press corps to show that they are not intimidated by David Vitter,” state party spokesman Kevin Franck said in a statement Monday. “For years now, Louisiana reporters have let David Vitter walk all over them, now finally a few of the state’s most senior journalists will have a chance to ask David Vitter the questions he’s…