Dear Editor:

Having family in Natchitoches, I read news reports that US Catholic bishops selected Archbishop Paul Coakley to lead their national conference.I would like to say that I have known Archbishop Paul Coakley a long, longtime.He was my parish priest at St.

Louisiana becomes first state approved for $1.36 billion in Federal broadband funds

Gov. Jeff Landry announced this week that Louisiana is the first state in the country to receive federal approval of its final proposal to deploy $1.355 billion in Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding.The approval marks a major milestone for Louisiana’s GUMBO 2.

Ask Rusty:

Did the Obama-era Social Security Tax Cuts Hurt the Program?Dear Rusty: I will be retiring early next year but my question to you is: During the Obama administration, payroll taxes that employees pay were cut in half from 6.2% to 3.1%, while the employer’s part stayed the same at 6.2%.

DCFS celebrates 650 adoptions with event at Governor’s Mansion

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services hosted their 27th annual Adoption Celebration at the Governor’s Mansion Saturday, Nov. 8, honoring the 508 families who adopted 650 children and youth from foster care during the past year.

State military spending up 77%, some $117 billion economic impact

Military- related spending in Louisiana generated more than $17 billion in total economic activity during fiscal year 2024, according to a new statewide analysis released today by Louisiana Economic Development.

City Council concerned about lack of lighting

Dear Editor:While multiple water main replacement projects are currently underway, the City Council is concerned for their constituents due to the inadequate lighting and lack thereof in certain areas of the City.

Campbell gives his opinion on LSU coaching debacle

Dear Editor:Like many in Louisiana, I am following with interest the shocking news coming almost daily from the LSU campus in Baton Rouge.Brian Kelly's tenure as head football coach did not go as planned or how most of us would have liked.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor recognizing Mary Nugent, a Louisiana World War II U.S. Navy veteran, who turned 102 years old this month. Cassidy reflected on Mary’s life of service and devotion to God, her country, and her community. “I’m told Mrs.

Veterans Day programs planned at schools

Lakeview Jr/Sr High School and Fairview Alpha Elementary will be hosting their annual Veterans’ Day program on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Lakeview Jr High Gym. There will also be a social hour beginning at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room.

Is Congress Hypocritical?

The American government shutdown impacts about 1.4 million federal workers, with roughly 700,000 furloughed and another 700,000 deemed essential continuing to work without pay. This number doesn’t include the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits.