SWEPCO reflects on Storm Fern, says preparing for next storm

Last week, Winter Storm Fern brought historic, system-wide ice damage across our region. Heavy ice and prolonged subfreezing temperatures downed trees, power lines and critical infrastructure, disrupting service to homes and businesses.

Why aren’t we the greatest generation?

Twenty-six years ago, Tom Brokaw wrote a book about what he called “the greatest generation.” Now, there is a new best seller out calling America today “the dumbest generation.

Ask Rusty:

Why is my Social Security Retirement Benefit So Small?Dear Rusty: Can you help me understand? I have paid into Social Security since I started working in 1978. I did have a lot of tax deductions, but I don’t understand why I only receive $350 a month from Social Security.

Pilgrim Reflections

This coming Saturday will be Valentine’s Day here in the U.S., which originally dates back to a Catholic feast day in A.D. 496 to honor a third-century priest named Valentine who was executed on February 14. But, the first commercial Valentine’s cards were sold by Esther Howland in the 1840’s.

Tourists love our town!

The good folks of Natchitoches: The good folks of Natchitoches, We had a wonderful day last week touring your town. While walking/shopping we meet a lovely lady “Mona”, she was so welcoming. We meet again at Papas Oyster cafe by chance. She paid our lunch forward without any acknowledgment.

Too Much Political Correctness in Louisiana

I don’t know about you, but I sure am confused about all this current debate over gender equity, gay rights, and transgenders. I keep reading in the newspaper about LGBT.I had to look up the lettering to even know what the abbreviation means.

Crucial Trump Tariff Case is Before US Supreme Court

I address the Trump tariffs because he has deployed them as a vital tool of economic and foreign policy.First, there is no nation, no economy, the rest of the world is more desirous of selling its goods to than the U.S.

Ask Rusty:

I’m Divorced; Can I Get Benefits from my Ex-husband?Dear Rusty: After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has.

Ask Rusty: Social Security Matters

Why Didn’t My Friend’s Wife Get All Her SS Immediately?Dear Rusty: A friend told me about what he believes is a strange thing in the Social Security system. His wife reached her full retirement age (FRA) of 66 several years ago.

Glenn Mollette shares his thoughts on the New Year

Seems like yesterday that we were making New Year’s resolutions. Time flies by!Since time goes by so quickly the first resolution we all might consider making is to savor the moment. Every day is a gift and a celebration.