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For many small business owners, contractors, and freelancers, owning a business is a rewarding step toward independence that offers flexibility, control, and opportunity to build towards their dreams. However, their business finances and personal finances can sometimes become closely connected.

Jeff Davis Electric Co-op won the Safety Trophy Award for the best safety record amongst cooperatives in the State of Louisiana for the 2025-2026 ALEC calendar year at the recent Association of Louisiana Cooperatives meeting in Baton Rouge. The award is based on the cooperative’s incident plus severity rate. Those rates consider man-hours worked, non-loss-time accidents, lost or restricted accidents, number of lost days, number of restricted days, miles driven, vehicle accidents and occupational illnesses. This trophy is a representation of every little win JDEC has each day, according to Director of Safety and Member Services Ben Hetzel.

1 package maple bacon 1/2 pound fresh string beans, washed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon rosemary salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 package A Little Homestyle Ranch Microwave Ready Kit On stovetop, cook bacon until crispy, reserving 1/4 cup bacon grease. Crumble bacon and set aside.

Your camellia has yellow blotches on its leaves and seems to be struggling. Aren’t these flowering shrubs supposed to be tough? In general, yes: Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua plants are usually easy to care for.

or those of you who are not fashion-savvy, Fa skort is a cute word for a cute skirt that also has cute shorts underneath. Golfers, in particular, wear skorts.

Knights of Columbus Council 2012 recently met to discuss business, including naming their members of the month for July. Outgoing Grand Knight Tommy Dennis was named Knight of the Month, while Emile and Katelynn Stretcher received Family of the Month honors.

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church recently wrapped up their three-week summer program, Wonderful Wednesdays, where area youth learned about being a light for Christ through Matthew 5:14: “You are the light of the world.” The children discovered how God calls each of us to let His light shine through our words, actions and love for others. Along with the lesson, everyone enjoyed an afternoon filled with laughter, friendship and tremendous fun. Program organizers thanked the volunteers, leaders and families for helping make Wonderful Wednesday a joyful and faith-filled experience.

Elton High School FFA Advisor Lana Myers recently brought a group of students to attend the annual Washington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. “During the conference, Joseph, Sophie and Austin strengthened their leadership skills, collaborated with students from across the nation, explored our nation’s history and gained valuable experiences that will help shape them into future leaders,” according to EHS Principal Amy Gobert. “This incredible opportunity allowed them to represent Elton High School and our community with pride, integrity and excellence. We know the lessons they learned and the connections they made will have a lasting impact.”