Ask Rusty:

How Do I Navigate the Social Security Maze?Dear Rusty: I am a woman, turning 65 this October (2025). It seems that deciding when to claim Social Security is complicated. I would like more information to navigate through this maze. Thank you.

Comey allowed injustice in Louisiana

Former FBI, Director James Comey was indicted last week for lying to Congress. Some say Comey’s indictment was payback for his continuing criticism of President Trump. I’m not sure in reading the facts, but I could tell you from my research that Comey did a huge disservice to a professor at LSU.

Transparency saves lives—Even the tiniest ones

Whether it’s in the legislature, in our hospitals, or at kitchen tables, we know that taking care of the most vulnerable among us is a must.

Past actions can show us a way forward for National Newspaper Week

How is it already October?While it seems like 2025 has passed by at lightning speed, October always seems to provide at least some – albeit brief – reprise from the motor speedway we all call life.

Ask Rusty:

When Will My Disability Become My Regular Social Security?Dear Rusty: I hope you can answer this question. I’m currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits, and I will be turning 65 in February 2026.

Senate bill ends government payments to dead Americans

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.)’s Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, which would save hard-earned taxpayer money by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away.

Election Fraud

Paper ballots and limited absentee balloting in our election? That’s what the president is calling for. Does he have a point?The overwhelming majority of democratic countries require paper ballots in their elections.

USDA accepts acres for Conservation Reserve Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced acceptance of 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2025 General, Continuous, Grassland, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program enrollments.According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), about 25.

Ask Rusty:

Should my spouse be getting half of my Social Security amount?Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month from Social Security while my husband receives only approximately $750 monthly.

Regulators approve upgrades to handle Meta data center

Louisiana utility regulators last week approved Entergy Louisiana’s plan to build new natural gas plants and transmission lines to power a $10 billion Meta data center in Richland Parish.