PEACE & JUSTICE

A Holiday Story!I always get caught up In the momentum Of the holiday season. We pass Thanksgiving Reach the Christmas milestone And approach the New Year. There are numerous things To divert our attention. Holiday shopping, football, and social events. But for me It is a time to reflect.

Is That You, Santa Claus?

Democrats must believe in Santa Claus because they love giving away Free Stuff to everybody. Literally, everyone everywhere, not just in the USA.But they keep a very short Naughty List with only one name on it: Donald Trump.Democrats are also good at wasting time, not solving problems.

POINT OF VIEW

Christmas is here. Another year has come and passed, and with it all the experiences of life… good and bad. But this time of the year is ripe for positive thinking. There is so much to be thankful for, so let the negative fade away.Christmas is a time for sharing.

in the garden

Getting the Most Out of Live Christmas PlantsMany of us enjoy decorating our homes and entryways with seasonal décor, plenty of wreaths, lights, garland, and ornaments.

Plaquemines Parish Government Holds Annual Holiday Luncheon for Employees

The Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) thanked all the employ ees who work to make the parish government function. Earlier in December, PPG had all its employees gather to partake in their annual holiday luncheon.

POINT OF VIEW

Many Americans are suffering the ravages of inflation. Food costs, along with other expenses, are robbing families of their quality of life. Anger and frustration are building. The American dream is failing them.But the real problem is not the cost of food. Inflation here is about 1.3%.

PEACE & JUSTICE

There is good news and bad news about Covid. The Center for Disease Control, a federal agency, is reporting that Covid is on the rise in many states throughout America. The good news is that people who get the Covid booster are much less likely to get the disease.

Expect State Budget Surpluses

by Garey ForsterThe Revenue Estimating Conference (REC), the body that determines how much the state has to spend, last week recognized budget surpluses for the next two fiscal years - $217 Million for the current budget year ending June 30 and $214 Million for next year’s budget, which begins July...