It’s that time of year. The deciduous trees are putting on their leaves. The oaks and pines are producing copious amounts of pollen. Live oaks are shedding leaves to put on new growth. Spring-blooming bulbs, trees and shrubs are starting to come life, and a great deal of our fruiting trees and shrub...

Dear Rusty: I will be 62 on November first and I have chosen to take my benefits early. I know that my benefit will be less than it would be if I waited and that does not concern me, but I don’t want to be without income for a long period of time. I know that if my birthday is on the first or second...

During the past year, I’ve had many discussions with individuals and business owners regarding the need for an organizational body to assist with the planning of parish and town events. In LaSalle Parish, we have the wonderful LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD) which has been instrumental ...

Did you know that back in the 1930’s the deer population in La-Salle Parish was wiped out. It is hard to believe but true. Deer had to be brought in f...

Like everybody else, I face problems almost every day. Or maybe I should say, my problem faces me. Every Monday, when I get up, I say to myself, “How ...

Dear Rusty: We were married two years ago at age 78 and 81. Do we need to do anything with Social Security? Signed: Blissfully Happy Dear Blissfully H...