Health
Does Medicare Pay for A Gym Membership?
Toni, Two of my neighbors told my wife that they get free gym membership through Medicare. Any truth…
Opinion
COVID-19 update: The decline continues
COVID-19 cases and deaths continued to decline in April and remain at a low level in St. John…
Opinion
Memories of my mother
As we approach Mother’s Day and honor the people who have the most important responsibility in our lives,…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Wrongs in public education
In 1943, African American residents in Reserve were denied when they asked the superintendent for a facility to…
Opinion
Ask Rusty – Will taking 401K distributions affect my Social Security benefit?
Dear Rusty: I’m 63 and retired from work, but not drawing Social Security. I have accumulated just over $300,000…
Lifestyle
Tree topping – Yes or No?
Since the winter storm, a lot of people have asked what to do about their trees. Some want…
Health
The reality of younger onset Alzheimer’s
Many people think of Alzheimer’s disease as something that happens to older people. Unfortunately, that’s not the truth. Younger…
Opinion
How to motivate non-active kids this summer
Wow! Summer break is almost here, and some children are tempted to stay inside from the heat and…
Opinion
May is a month for mothers at St. John Parish Libraries
May will be a wonderful time to visit St. John the Baptist Parish Libraries. Children’s Book Week will…
Opinion
What exactly is a Christian?
As my daughter Monique read a book to her 6-year-old daughter Charlie, Charlie asked, “What exactly is a…