Royal Alexander of Shreveport submits a column each week and we felt the following writing deserved a spot in the Country Editor’s space. Alexander wrote: “The ever-encroaching tentacles of the federal government are on display again. In this past week we have seen two of the most recent examples. T...

In the movie “The War of the Roses,” the fighting couple played by Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner end up dying while fighting with each other through a divorce. As they both lay there dying after falling from a chandelier (no spoiler alert, there’s a good chance the movie is older than you are ...

I am a person of generally good habits, which is why it is puzzling when I acquire a bad one. Habits are probably the most important thing when it comes to having a happy life. I eat things that make me feel good and are good for me. I take my long walk every day. I do daily pushups (even though I h...

In an earlier iteration of my singleness I once seriously courted a young woman from Eastern Europe. I traveled to her home country twice, spent lots ...

This time of year is always busy in LaSalle Parish as the two high schools celebrate homecomings. Last week, LaSalle High held their festivities and t...

With the premier opening of the renovated historic Strand Theater in downtown Jena being held this coming Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m., I felt it wou...