When Should We Claim Social Security?

Columns/Opinions

April 3, 2024

Dear Rusty: I am almost 63 and my husband will be 61 soon, and we are looking to see when our best time would be to start our Social Security benefits. We would like to know if one of us qualifies for benefits from a previous marriage from 1984 to 1995. And we are wondering if I can start drawing at age 65, in two years, or if it is better that I wait until 67 because my spouse is 2 years younger than me. Also, if I were to continue working limited hours after 65, what would my earning limit be? Signed: Almost Ready

Arrests, Catahoula News...

Catahoula Arrests

Submitted Article

September 23, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Catahoula Parish Jail during the last week: (more…)

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Cotton Harvest begins in Catahoula Parish

By Jodie Routon Editor, Catahoula Current

September 23, 2026

Multi-generation farming operation, Casey Cater Farms, marks one of the parish’s first cotton harvests of the season Casey Cater Farms began harvestin...

Catahoula Current, Catahoula News...

Jonesville native put her roots on the page

By Jodie Routon Editor, Catahoula Current

September 23, 2026

For Teri Pritchard Carson, Catahoula Parish isn’t simply where she grew up. It is part of the story she continues to tell through her writing. A Jones...

Photo Gallery, Sports

- LASALLE TIGERS -

EMOTIONAL WHIPLASH

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

September 23, 2026

LaSalle’s trip to Deville on Friday, Sept. 18, delivered the kind of emotional whiplash only high school football can produce — momentum swings, explo...

Photo Gallery, Sports

- JENA GIANTS -

PROVING THEIR WORTH

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 23, 2026

The Jena Giants went toe-to-toe with the top-ranked team in Class 4A last Friday night, and while they came up short in the end, they left no doubt th...

Community Events, News

Community Events

September 23, 2026

Hardtner Medical Health Fair Save the date! Hardtner Medical Center’s annual Health Fair is set for Friday, October 9, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., on t...