A Brighter Light

Erwin Perzy built and repaired surgical instruments for local physicians in Vienna, Austria.In 1900, one of his clients requested a brighter light for his operating room.Just 23 years earlier in 1879, Thomas Edison filed a patent for his carbon-filament lamp and thus began the electric light age.

THE COUNTRY WRITER

A Southern Writer’s View of Then and NowFor much of the twentieth century, the Sears Roebuck catalog held a special place in American homes. It was never just a book of merchandise.

Company invests $100 million to expand shipyard, create 3,200 jobs

Saronic Technologies, Inc. is expanding operations in St. Mary Parish to increase production capacity at its autonomous surface vessels shipyard.

Louisiana’s working coast runs on food security

Over 266,000 people call the Bayou Region home. This has been my home, like so many others, for generations. Known as Louisiana’s Working Coast, the Bayou Region is where we’ve built our communities on hard work, family and faith.

Kennedy introduces FY 2026 energy and water development appropriations bill in Senate

“The FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill is a responsible step toward cutting bloated spending while bolstering America’s defense and energy infrastructures. It reflects a good-faith effort to live within our means without shortchanging the American people.

Ask Rusty:

Should I change my filing status to ‘Married?’Dear Rusty: I’m trying to figure out if I should change my IRS filing status to “Married – Filing Jointly” prior to getting reviewed for my Medicare Part B and Part D.

Gov. Jimmy Davis brought us Sunshine!

Louisiana Governor Jimmy Davis died 25 years ago this month. He was my friend and a great supporter for many years.Besides serving two terms as Louisiana Governor, he wrote the song that could be the most recognized American song worldwide.

Killing of National Guardsmen reflects need to halt immigration

We’re all aware of the killing of Sarah Beckstrom, a West Virginia National Guard member.The other National Guard member wounded in the shooting has been identified as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe. President Trump has stated that Wolfe is in “very bad shape” and “fighting for his life.

I’ll Take The Fall

One of my most vivid memories of fall happened during junior high. I was standing in the end zone prior to the start of a football game. I could barely feel my fingers and toes.It was October, but it was unusually cold (Al Gore had yet to invent global warming).

Are you missing the signs of gaslighting?

1. Recognizing gaslighting tactics: Gaslighting often involves subtle behaviors like distorting reality, shutting down communication or making victim question their memories and feelings. Over time, this can undermine a person’s self-confidence and perception f reality.2.