Editorial

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

Across the U.S., April is designated as a time when child wellness and child welfare organizations elevate the importance of creating systems and programs that put children and families first.

Trump indictment must not distract from border crisis

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P resident Trump’s formal accusation, and whatever the fallout from it may be, must not distract from the ongoing, White Housesanctioned open border catastrophe.

Do you have one of those paranormal pillows?

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F olks, “last one in is a rotten egg” applies to more than swimming pools.

Principled leaders vs. abuse of power

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Y ou may have heard the name Mark Houck. He was arrested last September — FBI agents stormed his home early one Saturday morning, shocking him awake, along with his wife and their young children. To this day, one of the youngest is still having nightmares.

Have a hoppy and safe Easter holiday

Easter is upon Jeff Davis Parish and families throughout the area will soon be gathering to enjoy the holiday together. Easter egg hunts and ‘pocking’ are staples in many fun family gatherings and it’s important to keep safety first to ensure that everybunny has an eggcellent holiday.

Dispose of used American flags properly

The American Flag has a long history as our nation’s iconic symbol of freedom. That is why it is so important to understand how to honor the patriotic banner by disposing of the flag properly.

Microchips can bring lost pets home

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E ach year, more than 10 million pets are lost in the U.S. and, tragically, many of these lost pets may not ever find their way home. However, by having the proper identification such as a microchip, you can protect your beloved furry friend.

Twenty years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq

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I t’s been two decades since, on March 19, 2003, United States forces invaded Iraq. President George W. Bush ordered the invasion to neutralize what he said was the threat of weapons of mass destruction posed by Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Except it turned out Saddam did not have weapons of mass destruction. U.S. forces searched and searched and searched, and never found them. In all, 4,586 American servicemen and women died in the war, and 32,455 were wounded.

Pining for drier days

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I n the delightful 1986 film “The Money Pit,” a novice homeowner, played by Tom Hanks, carves a heart in a tree as a gesture to his girlfriend (Shelley Long), only to watch in horror as it falls over. He informs her sadly, “We have weak trees.”

State police warn residents of scam

It’s easy to judge someone for falling victim to over-the-phone scams but the truth is the con artists responsible for these crimes intentionally prey on others’ weaknesses.