In 1969, country music song writer, Joe South, wrote and released the song “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.” The next year, Canadian singer Lynn Anderson released the song, and it became a hit song for her—rising to the top of the country music charts for five weeks, as well as in 1971 being lis...

“A Line of Truth” A few weeks ago, I was getting my oil changed in the little car I drive for work. I noticed that the inspection sticker was coming due the end of the month, so I asked the service man to take care of the inspection also. As I sat down in the lobby to wait for my oil change and auto...

It seems we are losing LaSalle Parish’s cherished treasures at a rapid pace. Each year, we are faced with the reality that many of our prized citizens, leaders and much-loved friends are departing this world for a greater place. Such was the case last week when we learned of the passing of Terri Cor...

My heart broke last week after learning the Catahoula News Booster was closing its doors and ceasing publication after 173 years of service. As its pu...

Years ago, I had a mild heart attack. A mild heart attack is defined as one that did not do any damage to the heart muscle. This may be attributed to ...

We are striving to be a school system with a healthy balance. A work and home balance being one such example. Our employees deserve it and I know our ...