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.

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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.

Election Fraud

Paper ballots and limited absentee balloting in our election? That’s what the president is calling for.

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 25.8 million...

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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.The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to authorize the proposal in a settlement backed by commission...

The siren song of despair---Charlie Kirk was on the battleground of ideas at universities

Charlie Kirk was a one-man answer to campus liberalism. He rose to prominence at a time when university administrators and progressive students were working in league to make campuses nogo zones for conservatives.They effectively banned them from their faculties.

Adhere to safe digging practices and call 811

When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to Louisiana 811, the local 811 center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig.

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Should I Claim Social Security Early Because it is Going Bankrupt?Dear Rusty: My best friend is going to be 62 and wants to begin taking her Social Security immediately.