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Political Horizons for Sept. 5, 2010

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard writes Political Horizons for the Sunday newspaper. The column puts into context current Louisiana political and governmental issues.
Joseph Schiefelbein

Joseph Schiefelbein, who has written for The Advocate’s sports department since 1991, is the newspaper’s Assistant Sports Editor. His columns focus mainly on LSU football but range over a variety of sports topics.
Carl Redman

Carl Redman occasionally writes columns that explore issues related to state and local government, politics and/or the Louisiana economy.
Smiley Anders

Every day but Sunday, Smiley Anders offers a light-hearted look at life in Baton Rouge and south Louisiana. Humor (hopefully), nostalgia, Good Samaritan appreciations, worthy causes, etc., are among the items offered.
Danny Heitman

Danny Heitman writes about his life as a husband and father.
Pat Shingleton

Pat Shingleton, WBRZ's Chief Forecaster since 1981, writes a daily column on all things weather. His column also features his Fastcast, so you can know just what to expect from your weather in the next 24 hours.
Ed Cullen

"Attic Salt" means something poignant, funny and subtle which gives columnist Ed Cullen all the leeway he needs to spin a yarn. You may listen to his essays for National Public Radio at www.npr.org.
Gerard Shields

Gerard Shields writes a Sunday column about national or state issues and Louisiana's impact on the debate. Shields writes a Monday column called Washington Watch which usually centers on the Louisiana congressional delegation's actions in the nation's capital.
Tommy Simmons

Advocate Food editor Tommy Simmons' Table Talk column runs in the Food section on Thursdays. Tommy comments on food, friends, family and life in Louisiana. She also offers a staff-tested recipe to entice readers.
Joe Macaluso

Joe Macaluso's Fishing Report columns on Thursdays break down freshwater and saltwater fishing in Louisiana. His The Wild Side column features the top outdoors topic of the week, with wide ranging topics from fishing and hunting to upcoming events.

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