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I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t I Get a Higher Social Security Benefit?Dear Rusty: I began collecting benefits at age 72 and am now 78. Since that time, I have continued to work and have contributed over $40,000 to Social Security over the last six years.

Louisiana has worst drivers in the US!

Say it isn’t so. The Bayou State, made up of docile souls who are law abiding, courteous and well-trained motorists, has just been tagged by several rating services as having the worst drivers in the nation.

Democratic Congressional candidate bashes Supreme Court ruling

John Day, a veteran and Democratic candidate for Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District, Thursday blasted Gov.

Writer says vaccines show the way forward for US manufacturing

The push to bring manufacturing back to America sits at the top of President Donald Trump’s agenda. He has vowed to revitalize U.S. industry.It’s the right goal, but the government must realize it already has a proven model to follow: vaccines.

SWEPCO using drones to modernize inspections

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is modernizing how it keeps the lights on with the launch of a new dronebased inspection program that gives crews a faster, sharper view of vegetation near power lines.

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April 26On Wednesday morning, I had the opportunity to visit Menard High School in Alexandria. This visit was made possible through the efforts of Coach Mike McConathy and Van Erikson, along with Principal Chris Gatlin.

Was the course of history changed in Louisiana?

Two hundred and ten years ago, Louisiana was the center of a major turning point in both American and world history. The War of 1812 was the first time in the short life of the nation’s history that the U.S.

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ULS Academic SummitThis week, a team of 24 students and 10 faculty mentors traveled to Southeastern Louisiana University for the 15th Annual University of Louisiana System Academic Summit.

AG takes on US Elections Commission, cruise line, Ticketmaster

Attorney General Liz Murrill, on behalf of the State of Louisiana, has filed suit against the U.S.

The complications of religion and politics

I have a request of all of our pontificating politicians. Leave God and me alone to work out our relationship. I consider myself a religious person, but I don’t wear my faith on my sleeve or preach to my neighbors. I have a “comfortable” relationship with the Good Lord. But it’s personal.