Home Opinion Veteran’s View: Old EJ was a carpetbagger Veteran’s View: Old EJ was a carpetbaggerAugust 20, 2025Opinion By Ed BarrettVeteran and Pratt columnistSpecial to the Tribune Edward James Barrett, born in County Roscommon, Ireland in 1842, died in Rapides Parish, Louisiana in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post Saturday morning fire ruins garage Next Post Northwestern Oklahoma State University Unveils New Ranger Statue at Ranger Field Featured Local Savings -