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July 11, 2026
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To achieve lasting peace within our society we must begin with ourselves

January 9, 2020 Wilmer Todd

The late Cardinal Bernardin talked about his search for peace in the book he wrote before he died entitled, “The Gift of Peace.” In it is a gripping and moving account of his meeting with Steven Cook, the young man who had accused Cardinal Bernardin of sexual abuse. It is an event best forgotten except for the extraordinary way it concluded. […]

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Political History: Alexander Hamilton and the Louisiana spy

January 6, 2020 Jeremy Alford

July 11, 1804 marked the 215th anniversary of former U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton being mortally wounded in a dual. […]

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A 90-year-old author gives us 50 positive attitudes toward positive living

January 6, 2020 Wilmer Todd

As we approach a new year and a new decade, instead of making “New Year’s Resolutions” that might not last that long, it might be more helpful to come up with new attitudes toward life. […]

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LDH receives federal grant to combat maternal opioid misuse

January 6, 2020 heraldguide

The Louisiana Department of Health has been selected as one of 10 states that have been awarded the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) Model grant by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center. […]

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Gilligan’s Island turning 55

December 30, 2019 Nick Thomas

Fifty-five years ago, on Sept. 26, 1964, “Gilligan’s Island” premiered on American television. […]

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Giving love and light for Christmas

December 30, 2019 Wilmer Todd

Rev. Richard J. Fairchild wrote: “May the hope, the peace, the joy, and the love represented by the birth in Bethlehem fill our lives and become part of all that we say and do.” […]

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Political History: Ellender’s impeachment document

December 30, 2019 Jeremy Alford

The recent impeachment proceedings in the U.S. House of Representatives has no doubt made a few Louisiana political junkies reflect on the similar proceedings brought against Late Gov. Huey P. Long. […]

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A Lassie Christmas with Jon Provost

December 23, 2019 Nick Thomas

During the seven years Jon Provost starred as little Timmy Martin in the CBS TV series “Lassie” from 1957 to 1964, several end-of-year Christmas episodes aired. […]

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Inspirational Christmas quotes remind us of the true spirit of Christmas

December 23, 2019 Wilmer Todd

As we gather this Christmas with friends and family, let us not forget those who are alone in this world. […]

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