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Flex your spiritual muscles – drop those weights

In a move that surprised even me, I joined a Cross Fit gym. I’m shocked that I enjoy…

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Jim Beam column:Petty politics at work again

By Jim Beam American Press To say that the speaker of the Louisiana House and the commissioner of administration…

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Rix Quinn – Special Abilities

I’ve always been jealous of people who discover their talents early. There was this kid in my middle…

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The Biden inflation hits homeless elders hard

WASHINGTON, DC – They’re called the “invisibles”— the homeless elders in hiding. These seniors may have a fear…

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Harvesting vegetables – the fruits of your labor

I’ve enjoyed gardening as long as I can remember. There’s something fulfilling about planting, watching things grow, being…

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McCrossen: Health tips for women in their 40s

Forty is more than a milestone birthday – it’s the start of a major decade of change for…

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Ask Rusty – Will My Husband’s Benefits Continue After He Dies?

Dear Rusty: My husband is 65 and I am 55. He has recently been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.…

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LDH urges water safety as child drownings increase

May is National Water Safety Month and as temperatures heat up and families return to water activities, it…

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Prescription price setting can have serious repercussions

Dear Editor, As a dental student, I have seen first-hand how medical advancements have impacted patients for the…

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Michel: Congratulations, Class of 2022!

I had the privilege of being part of a panel tasked with interviewing high school seniors for college…