I shouldn’t be surprised that The Daily Advertiser did not print my letter to the editor about our daily newspaper shrinking. I am disappointed, though. Weekly reads of The Independent satisfy my thirst for quality, but I still yearn for a good daily ...

A reference to an “empty suit” usually conjures up an image of a meticulously dressed gentleman, who, upon opening his mouth, reveals how vapid and disingenuous he really is. We all know one. Since we are comfortably ensconced in a gender-neutral ...

Recently I attended the grand opening of the Breast Center of Acadiana on Camellia Boulevard, owned and operated by local radiologist Dr. Gary Mathews. As I watched the ceremonies, I realized there was someone physically missing from the group. I first ...

The Louis Ackal cartoon in your June 18 issue (“Snake Oil,”) shows very poor taste. I find it offensive. The city of ...

“The Maddest Tea Party” (June 25) was brilliantly written, artfully drawn, and Saturday Night Live humorous. The pen ...

In response to Tara Baudoin’s letter (“IndBox: The holes in evolution theory,” July 2) regarding teaching about holes ...

I think the piece “You Know You’re From Lafayette If ... ” (July 9) is overall a very enjoyable read. However, I take ...

I just returned from vacation and was having my battery changed at the Musson Patout dealership when I came across The Independent (which I enjoy, especially “Snake Oil”). I have to admit to having the giggles after reading “ ...

I loved “You Know You’re From Lafayette If ...” (July 9). While on vacation last week in another state I was reminded ...

Ma sha, I laughed da hole time I was read’n da article, me (“You Know You’re From Lafayette If...” July 9). I must ...