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Live by Faith

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who li ve, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

A Quinn Minute: School recess was the best

At our school, we ate lunch right before playtime. We’d line up single file to walk through the food line.The plate lunch often included gravyladen mystery meat – beef or possibly bird – plus mashed potatoes and something green or yellow.

Raccoons and Louisiana Politics

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has stirred up a hornet’s nest back in the Bayou State over his Facebook comments of eating a Louisiana delicacy. The Senator had this to say: “Found this raccoon in my backyard. We ate him for breakfast.” He even included a photo of the raccoon.

PAR Guide to Legislature available several ways

The PAR Guide to the 2026 Louisiana Legislature is available. PAR’s Guide contains all the information you need abut the State’s legislature, other elected officials and state agencies. The Guide includes committee assignments, contact information sources of income and more.Entergy, La.

The Legislature and Caesar Salad

Big news! The Louisiana Legislature will be back in session next week.We all yearn for the riveting coverage of meaningful issues touching the quality of life in the Bayou State. No, not solving the crises the state faces in healthcare, education and affordable insurance.

Attorney General announces settlement of suit

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announces a first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”).In 2024, Louisiana, and 13 other states, filed suit against major investment firms Blackrock, State Street, and Vanguard.

PAR Guide to Legislature available several ways

The PAR Guide to the 2026 Louisiana Legislature is available. PAR’s Guide contains all the information you need abut the State’s legislature, other elected officials and state agencies. The Guide includes committee assignments, contact information sources of income and more.Entergy, La.

Ask Rusty:

I Lost Money as a Widow and Ex-spouse by Not Knowing the RulesDear Rusty: I just found out, as someone who was collecting widow’s benefits on my second husband (a very small amount) for some time, that I was, all along, entitled to divorce benefits from my first husband which are much more.