Ask Rusty:

Can I switch to a taxi driver job without huring my Social Security?Dear Rusty: I opted to draw my Social Security retirement benefit early and work part time. The company I work for has decided to pull me from field work due to my age and health.

Supreme Court mandates training for domestic violence and trauma courts judges

The Louisiana Supreme Court has issued an Order mandating one hour of training every other year in domestic violence and traumainformed courts for all judges, effective immediately.

Cassidy endorses teen, children privacy protection

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Google has endorsed the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). The legislation would update online data privacy rules for the 21st century and ensure children and teenagers are protected online. The U.S.

Remembering Brother Jimmy Swaggart!

Fifty Eight years. That’s how long ago it’s been since Brother Jimmy Swaggart’s father, also a minister, came into my small Ferriday law office where I was a sole practitioner, and asked me to incorporate his church.

Reader has ‘unending’ thanks

I am writing to thank Sheriff Stuart Wright for his leadership and the service of your wonderful deputies.On Friday, June 27, I was on the way to Alexandria to take my neighbor for surgery. I had a flat on I-49 just past the Flora exit.

Foundation gives addresses for Kerr County flood relief

Dear Friends in Philanthropy, As Louisianians, we are no strangers to the heartbreak and disruption that natural disasters leave in their wake.

Supreme Court orders re-argument of Louisiana Redistricting Case for term likely for this fall

The U.S. Supreme Court last week issued an order to reargue the case of Louisiana v. Callais and will issue an order scheduling the argument and specifying any additional questions that will need to be addressed in the case.Louisiana’s current map with two majority-Black districts remains in effect.

Ascentek will invest $50 million to build new manufacturing facility in Caddo Parish

Ascentek, Inc.

Protect your pet this July 4

Dear Editor:Your pets least favorite holiday is here.When America lets freedom ring with Fourth of July fireworks, our frightened four-legged friends often run for cover.

Ask Rusty:

What happens to the Social Security account of someone who dies before retirement ages?Dear Rusty: My coffee conversations among a group of friends have resulted in several questions about Social Security: 1. What happens to the Social Security account of someone who dies before retirement age.