“Musings of an Old Coach”

The term, “Renaissance Man” originated during the period of the 14th through the 17th centuries.It was a time of rediscovery, new curiosity about truth, and a general reawakening of the mind of man.

“Battle Scars”

I know that everyone of us remember where we were as the 9/11 attacks hit our country. My grandparents often spoke of the time of the assassination of John F. Kennedy and where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. I can relate.

Louisiana Department of Health proposes millions in budget cuts amid deficits

With Louisiana facing budget deficits in the hundred of millions, legislators looked at ways to save money through health care service reductions.The Louisiana Department of Health was asked to present the most reasonable programs to cut during the House Committee on Appropriations meeting Friday.

Student from Sicily Island among new class at Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) officially welcomed 132 new students, representing 58% of the state’s parishes, during its 42nd annual Matriculation Ceremony held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at A.A.

Johnson Legacy Scholarship Recipients

Za’Nieyah Williams, a 2024 honor high school graduate of Block High School has been awarded $1,000 from the Johnson Legacy Scholarship. Za’Nieyah will be attending Louisiana Tech University majoring in Kinesiology.

Millie Mattered

Millie Mattered Advocacy was honored to join Debi Nadler, of Moms Against Drugs along with other Advocates and families from across the U.S., for an impacting event at the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign in Nevada.

Tip of Tale #7 - Mange in dogs

Did you know the skin is the largest organ in the body! Maybe that is why this series on skin is so long!Continuing on with our things that affect the skin in dogs, we will discuss mange today.Mange in dogs is a skin condition caused by parasitic mites.

LDWF Agents Cite Six Subjects for Alligator Violations in Northeast Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited six subjects for alleged alligator hunting violations on August 31st and September 1st in Tensas and Madison parishes.On August 31st, agents cited Ronald Smith, 57, and Cody Wallace, 40, both of Brookhaven, Miss.

7th Judicial District Court docket highlights

The Honorable Judge John Reeves presided over the Seventh District Judicial Court for a pre-trial conference concerning Brandon Welch.Welch faced charges of second-degree rape, indecent behavior with juveniles, illegal possession of weapons and CDS and cultivation of marijuana.

A great day for Grits with Grands at HHS