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Tee Alphonse Sez Now lemme clear it up right here at the start. I ain’t my daddy, Alphonse. He was so liberal he thought a tax cut was when you got a coupon from the Dollar Store. Me, I’m more conservative. Not because I read no book, but

🌠 Look up, Avoyelles! Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks TONIGHT The Orionids — tiny bits of Halley’s Comet — will light up the sky tonight (Oct. 21) with up to ~25 meteors/hour. Expect bright streaks, long-lasting trails, and vibrant colors! 🗓 Peak Night: TONIGHT — October 21 🌍 Where: Visible worldwide 🌌 Origin: Halley’s Comet

Ducks Unlimited (DU) has opened its 2025–2026 National Scholarship Program, offering 61 one-time scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are DU members and demonstrate outstanding dedication to wetlands conservation. The program awards: 50 Varsity Scholarships at $500 each, ten Conservation Scholarships at $1,000 each, and one National

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana invites the com- munity to come together for the Second Annual Healing Tribal Strong 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the tribe’s reservation, 150 Melacon Road in Marksville, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to participants of all ages