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Political History: LBJ’s serious beef with Shreveport
In January of 1965, U.S. Sen. Russell Long heard the Appropriations Committee, when preparing the upcoming congressional budget, had killed his pet projec […]
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Love always demands the best from us, and brings out the best in us
In 2010, newspapers ran a story about “Curly” Veith, a rich man and a Christian, who died at age 95. When his business was flourishing, Curly said, “I used to lie awake at night thinking of the hungry and homeless children all over the world. So I decided to give all my money away to help them!” He has given away more than $23 million. […]
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Teachers unions looking to fall elections
One day after word of a possible teacher walkout hit the Capitol, Gov. John Bel Edwards appeared on the building’s steps to publicly urge House members to approve the school funding formula pushed by his administration. […]
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Part 2: Pension Plans & ‘de-risking’
Maybe you just like the way things are going. You may not want the responsibility that goes with reinvesting a huge sum of money. […]
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Congratsamundo to Happy Days’ Anson Williams for saving lives
As one of the most popular television shows in the late 70s to early 80s, “Happy Days” helped propel many cast regulars into the production side of show business. […]
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What is the Christian response to the growing number of suicides?
When I was preparing a homily last week I came across statistics that astounded me. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicides in 2016 nationwide more than doubled the number of homicides, 44,965 compared with 19,362. […]
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Part 1: Pension Plans & ‘de-risking’
A new term has made its way into today’s financial jargon: de-risking. Anyone with assets in an old-school pension plan should know what it signifies. […]
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Five Tips to help protect older Americans from financial fraud
In recognition of Older Americans Month in May, First National Bank USA is providing tips and advice to prevent financial exploitation of older adults. […]
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Setting record straight
Setting record straight Re: Herald-Guide story – May 2, 2019 – “Council argument leads to putting the public, media in the hallway.” It noted “An argument between St. Charles Parish Councilman Paul Hogan and Council Chair Julia Fisher-Perrier over a council rule escalated to her clearing the council chambers of the public and media.” […]