Being asked to serve as an executor or a trustee for an estate is certainly an honor, but it’s also a considerable responsibility. And knowing and understanding those responsibilities can
In unprecedented fashion, the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee ended late Thursday night by crowning eight co-champions. While no Louisiana students were among them, Ruston still had impressive representation from
Flooding is nothing new for those of us living in Louisiana. But what’s happening along the Mississippi River is something new for many. Ole Man River has reached dangerous levels
A penny saved is a penny earned. And a penny well invested pays off in much higher dividends. Ruston and Lincoln Parish have experienced that firsthand, thanks to a venture
Last weekend, we ran an article I wrote about the newly released 2018 graduation data for Lincoln Parish Schools and the school system statewide. It was one of those easy,
I hope everyone enjoyed their recent Memorial Day weekend. Many Louisianans were vacationing over the long holiday or enjoying a cookout with family and friends. Many stores held sales advertising
Dear Rusty: My young daughter is disabled, and I am trying to make ends meet financially. Can you help with a child’s SSI claim? Signed: Needy Mother Dear Needy Mother:
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “volunteer” as a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service. The LSU AgCenter relies on volunteers to assist with programs, activities,
I saw a news report that some educational venue is offering a course in “adulting” to 20-somethings, because it seems that there are a bunch of 29-year-olds out there who
Gov. John Bel Edwards is right. “The extent of the damage, if anything, is more visible today because it’s uncovered by the trees,” he said upon looking at the destruction
