Editor’s Note

I have jokingly said, my opinion is not worth Booster ink.”) but there are rare occasions I will share it in print. This is one of those occasions.In kindergarten I already knew how to be forward and direct when asking a question.

Millie Mattered

This is for all the mothers who have the strength to go forward after losing their child.Days go by as you look out at the sky and can’t help but let your mind roam. You start a scenario of thoughts that you conjure to make a conversation with your soul.

Millie Mattered

This weekend is Mother’s Day. The day the country salutes mothers. The day families gather together for fellowship and food. The church pews will be filled and florists will run out of flowers as they make their deliveries during this designated day.

Letter To Editor

Nearly seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, including 95,000 in Louisiana. As an Alzheimer's Advocate, it is my honor to raise my voice on their behalf.Alzheimer's is hereditary in my family. My great-grandmother passed away in 2003 when I was only 5 years old.

Weekly Devotion

Are you tired? Worn out? … Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace ...” Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) Early one morning, I woke up preoccupied.

Millie Mattered

March 21 of 2019 I read a proclamation post that was sent to me from above. Staci James wrote a moving piece about the loss of her son, Hagen. It was like the words of it fell straight out of my mouth.

Weekly Devotion

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word. John 17:20 To hear that Jesus prays for you may perhaps feel like the sentiments of an overly spiritual dreamer. But here you have it in the high priest‑ly prayer of our Lord himself.

Millie Mattered

Very common questions from people in re‑covery is; I'm sober now, so what next? Will my life always be like this? Will I always walk on egg‑shells? Is there any fun in being sober? Ok so, you have found sobriety. You may have managed to put a few weeks, months or even a year on your recovery status.

Weekly Devotion

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. Exodus 14:14 The Israelites were in an incredibly precarious position: in front of them was the impassible Red Sea and behind them was the incorrigible Egyptian army.

Editor’s Note

Like most of the parish, I have been concerned about the loss of ambulance service in Catahoula.The Catahoula News Booster has kept the topic on the front page throughout 2023. And of course, Page 3, the most read and talked about page in the paper, focused on more than just the election.