DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson appointed to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has appointed DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, which reviews nominations and recommends individuals to receive the Medal of Valor.

COMMON SENSE

All we know Left untold Beaten by a broken dream Nothing like what it used to be We’ve been chasing our demons down an empty road Singer Alan WalkerThese words hit home to me as I read a number of Louisiana newspaper headlines in recent weeks.

Ask Rusty:

I’ll be 70 next New Year’s Day. When Should I Apply for Social Security?Dear Rusty: I was born on January 1st, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment.

The Victorious Savior

“And, as they were afraid and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, ‘Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, He is risen’.

First Lady Melania Trump convenes 45 nations at the White House

First Lady Melania Trump convened First Spouses from 45 countries at the White House today for a Global Summit focused on the role of artificial intelligence and education.

Legislative Rural Caucus selects officers for 2026-2027 year

The Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus elected its 2026-27 officers, selecting Representative Jason DeWitt (R- Boyce) as Chairman. Additionally, the caucus announces Representative John Wyble (R-Franklin) as Vice Chair and Representative Beryl Amedee (RHouma) as Secretary/ Treasurer.

BPCC drives $501M economic across northwest Louisiana

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) continues to serve as a powerful economic engine for Northwest Louisiana, generating $501 million in annual economic impact and supporting 6,774 jobs across the region, according to a newly released economic impact study conducted by Lightcast.

We all need heroes in our lives!

I’m a Tina Turner fan, but she got it wrong in her hit a few years back called “We don’t need another Hero.” The song goes on to say: We don’t need to know the way home, ooh All we want is life beyond Thunderdome.

Better Louisiana announces major workforce bills to be debated

In his opening remarks to the Legislature, Governor Jeff Landry made it clear that addressing Louisiana’s workforce needs would be a cornerstone of the 2026 legislative session.

What’s for Dinner? Horsemeat!

Louisiana has been called the Culinary Mecca of America. Folks in this part of the country can take just about anything edible and make it not just good, but quite exceptional.And when we say anything, we mean everything. Ther e is virtually no limit to what a Cajun will put in a gumbo.