As one doctor in training put it regarding impending cuts at UMC, ‘These patients are going to die. There’s no way to sugar coat it.’
By Heather Miller

Newly appointed state Superintendent John White begins marketing Gov. Bobby Jindal’s education reforms.

He’s been called “Pastorek 2.0,” a tech-y reference to former state Superintendent Paul Pastorek, whose bedside manner was something akin to that of a grumpy mortician. John White, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s hand-picked replacement for Pastorek, certainly possesses better diplomatic skills than his predecessor, who tearfully quit the job last year amid mounting rancor with state teacher unions and school boards.

Another Conflict for Gachassin?

Yet again, a paper trail appears to show that a local development consultant was laying the foundation for a million bucks in fees while he served as chairman of a public board.

By Leslie Turk

Tea Party of La. drafts Landry to take on Boustany

The Tea Party of Louisiana, based in Baton Rouge, wants U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry to challenge Congressman Charles Boustany for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

Noise Maker: Dr. Robert Buckman

A UL journalism professor in a long-running spat with Lafayette Consolidated Government continues to one-up city fathers in their bid to collect on a speeding ticket issued via a RedFlex speed van. Dr. Robert Buckman, who is becoming as famous for his civil disobedience as he is for his home-brewed beer, last week thumbed his nose at a threat from a Toledo, Ohio, law firm contracted by LCG to collect the $25 penalty (plus a $12.50 late fee) for an infraction that occurred nine months ago.