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Welcoming Coach Alan Frey On Monday, I joined our students, faculty, staff, and community members in the Lucille Mertz Hendrick Room for the introduction of our new women’s basketball coach, Alan Frey.

POLITICAL KILLING FIFTY YEARS AGO!

It’s been 50 years ago that a major event happened in Louisiana political history. Jim Leslie was gunned down in the parking lot of the Prince Murat Hotel in Baton Rouge.I was just beginning my second term as a State Senator where I represented six parishes in northeast Louisiana.

The Spirit’s Fruit

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NASB As a believer grows in his life in Christ his character begins to change to be more Christlike.

ACLU reports release from detention of 17 immigrants

The ACLU of Louisiana announced today that, along with various partners, it has secured the release of 17 clients from immigration detention in Louisiana since the second Trump presidency.

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.