Opinion

Keller: ‘Chance’ meetings are divinely planned

As a Christian, I believe every day is an opportunity to have an exciting experience. Last Wednesday morning,…

Opinion

Spring into April with St. John Parish Libraries

April is an exciting time to attend St. John the Baptist Parish Libraries as we celebrate National Library…

Opinion

Michel: Please give me the ticket when I need it

  Years ago, I read “The Hiding Place” by Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch Christian whose family hid…

Opinion

Wounds must be well-fed to heal

March is recognized as National Nutrition Month. Good nutrition is extremely important to our overall health and wellbeing,…

Lifestyle

Dealing, repelling and getting rid of mosquitoes

I tried rubbing leaves of our native beautyberry shrub onto my arms to repel mosquitoes, and it worked.…

Opinion

Quinn Summary – Who’s calling?

by Rix Quinn      The phone rings several times a day at my “office,” a place under the…

Opinion

The graying of America: a trend to ‘dye’ for

WASHINGTON, DC – There are those out there – men and women alike — who dye their hair…

Opinion

Drivers seek relief from spiking auto fuel prices

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Gas prices have been inching up for months, but the recent overnight increases have many…

Opinion

Are People More Likely to Reduce Their Calorie Intake at Restaurants when Menus include Calorie Labels?

BATON ROUGE – For years now, there has been considerable public health concern about the quality of the…

Opinion

Ask Rusty – Do Immigrants Get Social Security Benefits?

Dear Rusty: I am 90 and a long time Social Security recipient – I signed up at age 62,…