As the federal government once again speeds toward the fiscal cliff of its $32 trillion debt borrowing limit, concerned Americans witness the same old song and dance. Political theater and bluster, dire warnings, the supposed “guarantee” of a “financial apocalypse” if America defaults on its debt ob...

With the last day of school for students tomorrow, summer unofficially begins in La Salle Parish and attention is quickly turning to the upcoming fall elections. Typically, there is not much to talk about during the summer, except for those die-hard football enthusiasts who are eagerly awaiting Augu...

70 Years Ago May 14, 1958 After several years of planning by Jena’s civic leaders and aviation enthusiasts, actual construction of a Jena-owned, non-profit airport will begin about the middle of June, weather and other conditions being favorable, reliable sources revealed today. Jena Elementary Scho...

Dear Rusty: We have hosted international college students for years, all of whom needed to apply for a Social Security Number upon arrival in the Unit...

As I sit here and ponder some great awe inspiring truth that will revolutionize your life. I am reminded of the fact that as I write this (on Thursday...

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following Country Editor article appeared in the February 2, 2005, issue of this newspaper by the late Publisher/ Editor Sammy J. ...