Searching through old newspapers, I found a reference to a local paper I had never heard of before. The Harrisonburg New Era. Digging a little deeper into the history of the newspapers, it seems it was first published in 1866. William Lego Ditto was the first editor, and the newspaper was published by Walker and Gibson. The New Era had a reported circulation of 150 issues and was published on Wednesdays on a weekly basis. Samuel Duke Stone Walker assumed the role of editor in 1869. It appears the paper was still in publication until around 1871. Mr. S. D. S. Walker would move to Caldwell Parish and would be the editor of the Caldwell Watchman newspaper for 12 years. I did find one reference to the Harrisonburg New Era dated 1908, but nothing else between the 1870s and that time.

I know as a child Halloween was one of my favorite days celebrated. Not because I loved dressing up or being scared. Just simply because of all the candy that was passed out! I am not sure about other people my age, but my parents very rarely allowed us to have massive amounts of candy.

Halloween is close. Treats will be everywhere including around our pets.

You can still have fun with Halloween treats and provide healthy snacks options and physical activity with friends and family. – Make sure children eat before going out.

Have you failed to believe in yourself at times? I recently graduated from Louisiana Christian University, but there was a time when I failed to believe I would succeed. I knew God called me to it, but I was doubtful. Jeremiah had doubts too.

I was troubled to read Larisa Field's response regarding the fees the Catahoula Parish Clerk of Court's office is charging for online access to public records. Additionally troubling, Ms. Field does not address the fact that the paid online access only includes land records dating back to 1975, restricting digital access to other types of public documents and barring more comprehensive historical research.