Masonry Products Sales Acquires Brick & Block Products

Masonry Products Sales, Inc. acquired Brick and Block Products, LLC. on November 1, 2025. The two companies have been formidable local competitors for decades. As a result of the sale, Masonry Products Sales will offer both company’s exclusive product lines.

Victor Battle Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of Billy Ray Saunier

In a solemn courtroom at the Plaquemines Parish Courthouse, Victor Battle pleaded guilty Tuesday, November 18, 2025, to the August 26, 2024, murder of Billy Ray Saunier and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Here’s my question to you in this week’s column. Do you feel lucky? Not the luck you would want if you were confronted by Dirty Harry. Remember Clint Eastwood’s words: “You’ve got to ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky? Well do you punk?

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Democrats are livid about what President Donald Trump has been accomplishing. They want Trump to fail, even if it means hurting America and all of us.Democrats have tried to block Trump through the courts, with demonstrations, and even the most extended government shutdown ever.

POINT OF VIEW

One thing leads to another.Americans just faced forty-five days of a government shutdown. This exercise in futility cost our nation nearly $90 billion, some estimates even higher.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

There are a lot of updates to share with you about our ongoing organization and collections at the SoFAB Research Center at Nunez Community College. I would like to extend an invitation to all schools in the area who might be interested in a field trip to visit a special library.

Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis: I GOTTA CHECK!

Louisiana is a beautiful state, rich with culture, rivers, and abundant natural resources. But living here has become very expensive, with families paying far more for insurance than residents of most other states. From homes to cars to flood insurance, the numbers are striking.

We Are Thankful!

Being thankful means noticing the good things in our lives and appreciating them. Even small things—like a sunny day, a fun game at recess, or a smile from a friend—can give us reasons to be thankful. When we take time to think about these moments, it helps us feel happier and more positive.

Louisiana School Performance Score Increases for Fourth Consecutive Year

The Louisiana Department of Ed ucation (LDOE) released School and District Performance Scores for the 2024-2025 school year today, mark ing the fourth consecutive year of statewide improvement. Louisiana students achieved the highest over all score under the current 150-point system.