New Year thoughts from the Bayou State

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I always do. A New Year always brings with it promise and uncertainty, but this coming year brings with it a greater foreboding than we have experienced in the past. The Chinese have a saying: “May you live in interesting times.

Ask Rusty:

I’m on SS Disability; Should I switch to regular Social Security?Dear Rusty: Should I take my Social Security now at age 62, or wait till I am 65? I’ve been collecting SS disability due to health issues and was curious if I should wait or claim my regular Social Security retirement benefits now.

Quinn Minute – New Year celebrations

When did people begin to host New Year parties?Ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.

DAR will award 10 scholarships honoring America 250 celebration

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship application portal opened on Nov. 1 for the 2026 award year.The national scholarships are offered by the DAR Scholarship and American Indians Committees. The online application portal, DAR Academic-Works, will remain open until Jan.

Centenary marking 200th anniversary

“For 200 years, Centenary College has helped shape Louisiana’s leaders, strengthened the Shreveport-Bossier community, and upheld the best traditions of higher education. This bicentennial is a testament to the college’s resilience, academic excellence, and lasting impact on our state.

Senator applauds Louisiana for opting for choice tax credit

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement applauding Louisiana for opting in to the upcoming federal school choice scholarship tax credit.Cassidy secured this provision in Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cut bill that passed earlier this year.

Royal Alexander

We are likely in the crush of the Christmas season. Perhaps things are just as, if not more, busy and hectic than they’ve been all year.

The Vantage Loaf

During the holidays, we spend a lot of time and effort on what we eat. One mandatory item on most of our tables is bread, one of the oldest prepared foods.

Second Chance: A Holiday Story

I always get caught up In the momentum Of the holiday season.We pass Thanksgiving Reach the Christmas milestone And approach the New Year.There are numerous things To the divert our attention.Holiday shopping, football, social events.But for me It is a time to reflect.

Ask Rusty:

Why won’t Social Security give me my benefits?Dear Rusty: I called the Social Security office, as well as went with my husband when he went to collect his Social Security. Because I work full-time (at about $800/week), they said I could not file for my Social Security.