Editorial

Brother, can you spare an excuse?

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M iddle-class philanthropy may be dying.

Support the arts

The arts unify us regardless of age, race or ethnicity.

Tax simplification is needed

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T he Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Free File Guided Tax Preparation service is live and ready for taxpayers to use. Free File can save families, especially those with children, some money in 2023 plus find tax benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and is one of many free options available to taxpayers for filing their taxes either online or in person.

Another victim of a ‘small crime’ in a big city

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L ast week, I was mugged. It wasn’t as bad as it sounds, because I didn’t suffer any physical injuries beyond a slight bruise to the hip where the two muggers shoved me into the self-service kiosk at CVS. It was one of those classic “push and grab” affairs, where one person distracts you by pretending to accidentally bump into you and the other takes your wallet.

Are you old enough to be a fashion model?

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A ccording to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the demand for older models in the fashion and cosmetics industries is exploding.

Education remains a top priority in the parish

While the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (BESE) heads back to the drawing board to lay out early education standards for the state, parish residents can rest easy knowing that there are several organizations that are and have been invested in ensuring that the youngest residents in our community are set up for success.

A mother’s tale of hardship and triumph

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H ave you ever been on a roller coaster and felt like your stomach was falling out of your body? That’s the closest Gina can get to describing what it was like to see her unborn son, Jeremiah, on a sonogram for the first time. She was 17 and living with her grandmother. Jeremiah’s father was facing criminal charges because of her age. Deciding not to have an abortion was “scary” because it was choosing not to make it all “go away,” she says.

Listeria bacteria cause serious foodborne illness

Ask the Doctors

When does a cricket go to sleep?

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Two days before dinner guests arrived, a cricket did.

Jennings Animal Shelter in need of foster families

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E ver thought about adopting a puppy, but the expenses associated with their care are daunting? Or maybe you feel a tug at your heartstrings when you see a picture of a puppy in a commercial or on social media needing a home, but worry you don’t have the time for the commitment.