Dear Rusty: My wife died May 4, 2024. I notified Social Security, and they have removed the direct deposit made to my joint checking account on May 8, 2024. What are my options now for obtaining any benefits from my wife’s Social Security account? Signed: Grieving Husband Dear Grieving Husband: Plea...

History matters. Even in our small parish its important to remember that certain historical information is still important.What I’m about to share will be of no significance to many. For many, this information will seem as a waste of space and ink. But for some, it will matter.We publish a great dea...

Mama was the queen of gravy making, and her gravy was scrumptious. It was perfectly seasoned, deliciously golden brown in color and clave to the palette with culinary mouthwatering thickness that could only be achieved by her skilled hands and know-how.Her gravy-making process began with a black cas...

TV commercials used to be fun. They were entertaining, eye catching and appealed to viewers from toddlers and kids of all ages. Lasting anywhere from ...

“Change?! No Preacher we are not changing _____!” You fill in the blank. It is amazing to me how so many Christians in our churches today hate and rej...

Historic Castor Springs – Part 2 In the June 5 Jena Times, this column gave information about the early history of Castor Springs, the first settlemen...