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Statesmen, politicians and knowing who you’re voting for

Statesmen, politicians and knowing who you’re voting for

Dr. Jay Callegari This is shaping up to be a pretty hot political season, both here at home and across the country. Candidates are making their rounds, promises are being made, and voters will once again decide who they want making decisions about their tax dollars, communities and the policies

The remarkable growth of Louisiana’s crawfish industry

The remarkable growth of Louisiana’s crawfish industry

By Dr. Paul Coreil Few agricultural success stories are more uniquely Louisiana than the remarkable growth of crawfish farming. What began as a relatively small agricultural enterprise has evolved into a major contributor to the state’s economy. Amazingly, Louisiana now produces an estimated 90 to 95 percent of the

Samaritan’s Purse made huge impact during June flooding in Avoyelles

Samaritan’s Purse made huge impact during June flooding in Avoyelles

By Donna Culotta Margaret Jarreau and her husband, Eddie, were in Alexandria on June 18. It was the day the AP made history in a not-so-good way; it was the day the rain fell and fell some more! Margaret said, “It wasn’t even raining in Alex.” On

Slowing Down Enough to Feel the Joy

Slowing Down Enough to Feel the Joy

By Aliya Deshotel A friend recently recommended that I read Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly. I had barely made it through the first few pages before one sentence stopped me in my tracks: "Busy doesn't make us important." Ouch. I don&

Cakes became the tool of ecumenism

Cakes became the tool of ecumenism

Baptist and Catholic churches in Fifth Ward united in love and service By Donna Culotta Fifth Ward is more than a passing through stop in the road on Hwy 1. The biggest thing you see is a convenience store but the truly biggest thing is what motorists don’t see.

Cutting-Edge Nutria research in Cameron Parish (1977–1978)

Cutting-Edge Nutria research in Cameron Parish (1977–1978)

By Dr. Paul Coreil After completing my undergraduate studies at USL, I applied to and was accepted into the Master of Science program in Wildlife Management at LSU's School of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries (now the School of Renewable Natural Resources). My lifelong goal was to become a

The odyssey of a male nurse!

The odyssey of a male nurse!

A guy becoming an RN today is just a flip of history and more common then ever! By Donna Culotta Fifty years ago male nurses were as uncommon as cowboy boots on a snake. There just weren’t many at all. Michael Guillory of Fifth Ward wasn’t out to