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Investing in St. Charles Parish
Valero and Darling Ingredients aren’t only investing $1.4 billion in their facilities, but also in St. Charles Parish. […]
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6 tips for your financial spring cleaning
Boutte, LA — As Americans kick off the spring season by cleaning, sorting and tidying up around the house, First National Bank USA is encouraging consumers to add financial organization to their spring cleaning to-do list. […]
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Why Louisiana’s prison system belongs in jail
Louisiana’s prison system has its faults and one of them is that prisoners are not always released until long after their prison terms expire. […]
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The saintly bishop in Les Miserables inspirited my priesthood
Languages were an important part of our curriculum. We studied French, Latin, and Greek. I had a rough time getting through these courses since languages are not one of my gifts. Although I did not make good grades in these subjects, I appreciated these courses and the advantages they gave me. […]
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Lent is a time to change and become more Christlike
The Season of Lent begins (began) on Ash Wednesday, March 6. Lent is the season of change. We want to rid ourselves of everything that is not of Christ and become more Christlike. During Lent we recognize the three sacrificial pillars of Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving. […]
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Being honest about Louisiana’s problems
Louisiana has many strengths. We have a fantastic culture, welcoming people, a rich heritage of community and ample natural resources. We are the Sportsman’s Paradise and, yes, we can cook with the best of them. But, if we are being honest, we also have some faults. […]
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100-year storm protection is overdue
As more residents seek help from flooding, the necessity of signing the project partnering agreement to bring $760 million to the West Shore Levee project becomes ever clearer. […]
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Fake check scams can leave you owing money
Boutte, LA – Fake check scams have become more prevalent as online auction sites and classified ads have gained popularity. First National Bank USA wants to educate customers by exposing the scam and offering tips to avoid becoming a victim. […]
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Our mission as Christians is to see Jesus in everyone especially the outcast
In the 1966 comedy, The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming, a group of disguised Russians sailors are trying to find a boat to pull their submarine off a sand bar in New England. They practice their lines repeatedly in broken English: “Emergency! Everybody to get from street!” There is no “Emergency.” They are just trying to hide their captain’s blunder. […]