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.

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.

Speaker advances key Louisiana defense provisions for 2026

Speaker Johnson commended House passage of S. 1017, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA).This annual legislation includes major priorities for the Louisiana military community, particularly Barksdale Air Force Base and Air Force Global Strike Command, Fort Polk...

The Christmas Spirit

We can’t think about December without thinking about Christmas. December is saturated with Christmas.

Louisiana should have state-wide high-speed Internet access by 2028

Gov. Jeff Landry announced this week that Louisiana is significantly ahead of schedule in its effort to provide high-speed internet access to every Louisiana resident.Since the beginning of the Landry Administration, more than 150,000 additional households, small businesses, and community...