Dear Editor:

I am writing to formally raise the ongoing and worsening issue of extensive littering along Hwy. 1 North from the Hwy. 1 Bypass to Johnson Chute Road.My family and I reside in Natchitoches Parish and operate four family- owned business entities domiciled here.

Ask Rusty:

I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t my Benefit Amount Increase?Dear Rusty: I have been working somewhat consistently since commencing my Social Security benefit income. I’ve been collecting since my full benefit age of 66, approximately.

I hate having to talk to my abusive ex

Many people who’ve never been entangled with an abusive partner are often unaware of is that abuse hardly ever ends one a survivor leaves.

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.