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Centenary marking 200th anniversary

“For 200 years, Centenary College has helped shape Louisiana’s leaders, strengthened the Shreveport-Bossier community, and upheld the best traditions of higher education. This bicentennial is a testament to the college’s resilience, academic excellence, and lasting impact on our state.

Senator applauds Louisiana for opting for choice tax credit

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement applauding Louisiana for opting in to the upcoming federal school choice scholarship tax credit.Cassidy secured this provision in Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cut bill that passed earlier this year.

Royal Alexander

We are likely in the crush of the Christmas season. Perhaps things are just as, if not more, busy and hectic than they’ve been all year.

The Vantage Loaf

During the holidays, we spend a lot of time and effort on what we eat. One mandatory item on most of our tables is bread, one of the oldest prepared foods.

Second Chance: A Holiday Story

I always get caught up In the momentum Of the holiday season.We pass Thanksgiving Reach the Christmas milestone And approach the New Year.There are numerous things To the divert our attention.Holiday shopping, football, social events.But for me It is a time to reflect.

Ask Rusty:

Why won’t Social Security give me my benefits?Dear Rusty: I called the Social Security office, as well as went with my husband when he went to collect his Social Security. Because I work full-time (at about $800/week), they said I could not file for my Social Security.

The Christmas Spirit

We can’t think about December without thinking about Christmas. December is saturated with Christmas. Christmas shopping, Christmas baking, Christmas Carols, Christmas television programs, Christmas religious services and the Christmas spirit.

Sears Habits Die Hard

My earliest memories of the catalog are from the 1960s. My sister and I would race each other to the door. She wanted to study the dolls. Chatty Kathy was her favorite, and she talked about that doll for weeks.I went straight to the Hot Wheels.