Royal Alexander

I reflect on our liberty that has been guaranteed to us throughout America’s history only by the great sacrifice— the “last full measure of devotion”—of the 1.1 million Americans who died—and millions more who were grievously wounded— defending the freedoms we often take for granted.

Freedoms on Fourth of July

Independence Day to most Americans means a three-day weekend with gatherings of family and friends, barbecues, parties, games, food, parades, baseball games and fireworks.

NORTHWESTERN STATE

Long Purple Line I am proud to announce that Northwestern State University will welcome six distinguished alumni into the Long Purple Line during Homecoming, October 22-24.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898Sunday, Old Bethel members sang happy birthday to Saylor Austin and Taran Smith Jr. They also sang happy anniversary to John and Linda Bynog. Richard Partridge brought the message from Jonah 1, Genesis 7 and Matthew 14:23-24.

Ask Rusty:

When Should My Wife Claim Social Security?by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensDear Rusty: We could use guidance on optimum dates for my spouse to begin taking Social Security (SS).

From Sea to Shining Sea

O beautiful, for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain; May America always remember her greatness Comes when we call upon God’s Name.Yes, remind us of Your Care, O Lord, And how our greatness comes from You: For it’s not our money or military might That will keep us free in all we do.

Pride--- Maybe you start with hotdogs

One of the biggest challenges facing Louisiana’s Governor Jeff Landry is the task of re-instilling pride in the attitudes of many Louisianians. Government can only do so much. But a governor can be a catalyst in raising the public’s expectations.

Bill will force accountability for negligence of military sexual trauma

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.

Attorney General Liz Murrill leads push to fix Medicare therapy rules

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill led a bipartisan coalition of 11 attorneys general in urging the federal government to improve how Medicare pays for outpatient therapy services.In a letter to CMS Administrator Dr.

Ask Rusty:

Why Don’t They Just Create Individual Social Security Accounts?Dear Rusty: Regarding Social Security’s financial issues, three people contributing to Social Security for every one beneficiary sounds to me like a surplus.