La. among states that rewards effective teachers extra pay

As states face tightening budgets and schools struggle to fill critical teaching positions, most states are leaving one of their most powerful workforce tools on the table: teacher pay.A new national analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), State of the States: Spending Smarter...

Governor takes action to help farmers, timber harvesters

Gov. Jeff Landry has issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency, allowing Louisiana farmers and timber harvesters to use the dyed diesel fuel they already keep on hand.

Louisiana’s Kennedy in the presidential race?

The next election for president is two years away, but there are candidates in both parties who are positioning themselves for a possible run. A new candidate on the list, and a guy from Louisiana, is current U.S. Senator John Kennedy , who is 74.

Northwestern State

Sept. 27This week offered opportunities to connect with prospective students, celebrate the talents of our students and faculty, and strengthen partnerships that support Northwestern State and the communities we serve.

Ask Rusty:

I’m Reevaluating My Retirement Plan; What are my Options? Dear Rusty: I am 69 1/2 years old now and applied for Social Security at the end of June. I am still working and was planning to begin my retirement in September.

Come On In

Sometimes we just need a simple explanation to help us understand things; so this column is devoted to helping us understand this Biblical term: Righteousness.This word, taken from the Greek word “dikaios,” basically means “right-standing;” but it also means“made or declared right, sufficient,...

Louisiana and Florida: A world of difference on oil!

The price of a gallon of gas is off the charts across America. Even here in Louisiana, the price of gasoline is approaching four dollars a gallon.As you can imagine, there justifiably is lots of complaining. So what to do? An obvious place to begin in order to lower the price?

A New Season

Fall has arrived. This is not earth shattering news but very welcome news if you have been living in 95 degree plus heat.For those of us who have we are welcoming cooler temperatures. Autumn can be several weeks of happy weather but by the time it ends we know what follows - winter.

A foolhardy conflict with an offensive ally

President Trump’s tariffs aren’t popular, but he’s found a way to make them even less so — a trade war with America’s most inoffensive ally.When one thinks of countries that deserve to be subjected to a steady stream of insults (it’s Lake America now, not Lake Ontario) and a punishing regime of...

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. Sharing the Vision for Innovation Park On Monday, Martha had the opportunity to share the vision for the LSMSA/NSU Innovation Park with the Lesche Club in our community.