ACLU reports release from detention of 17 immigrants

The ACLU of Louisiana announced today that, along with various partners, it has secured the release of 17 clients from immigration detention in Louisiana since the second Trump presidency.

DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson appointed to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has appointed DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, which reviews nominations and recommends individuals to receive the Medal of Valor.“I am pleased to appoint DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to...

COMMON SENSE

All we know Left untold Beaten by a broken dream Nothing like what it used to be We’ve been chasing our demons down an empty road Singer Alan WalkerThese words hit home to me as I read a number of Louisiana newspaper headlines in recent weeks.

Ask Rusty:

I’ll be 70 next New Year’s Day. When Should I Apply for Social Security?Dear Rusty: I was born on January 1st, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment.

The Victorious Savior

“And, as they were afraid and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, ‘Why do you seek the living among the dead?

First Lady Melania Trump convenes 45 nations at the White House

First Lady Melania Trump convened First Spouses from 45 countries at the White House today for a Global Summit focused on the role of artificial intelligence and education.The gathering, part of the Fostering the Future Together initiative, is the largest international assembly hosted by a United...

Legislative Rural Caucus selects officers for 2026-2027 year

The Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus elected its 2026-27 officers, selecting Representative Jason DeWitt (R- Boyce) as Chairman.

BPCC drives $501M economic across northwest Louisiana

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) continues to serve as a powerful economic engine for Northwest Louisiana, generating $501 million in annual economic impact and supporting 6,774 jobs across the region, according to a newly released economic impact study conducted by Lightcast.The report...

We all need heroes in our lives!

I’m a Tina Turner fan, but she got it wrong in her hit a few years back called “We don’t need another Hero.”

Better Louisiana announces major workforce bills to be debated

In his opening remarks to the Legislature, Governor Jeff Landry made it clear that addressing Louisiana’s workforce needs would be a cornerstone of the 2026 legislative session.