April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
Across the U.S., April is designated as a time when child wellness and child welfare organizations elevate the importance of creating systems and programs that put children and families first.
Across the U.S., April is designated as a time when child wellness and child welfare organizations elevate the importance of creating systems and programs that put children and families first.
H aving two of my semi-grown daughters in college simultaneously has truly been an adventurous journey for our family – the kind where you enjoy amazing new experiences, but your expensive designer luggage gets stolen and you have to request an extra air-sickness bag.
F olks, “last one in is a rotten egg” applies to more than swimming pools.
Y ou may have heard the name Mark Houck. He was arrested last September — FBI agents stormed his home early one Saturday morning, shocking him awake, along with his wife and their young children. To this day, one of the youngest is still having nightmares.
Easter is upon Jeff Davis Parish and families throughout the area will soon be gathering to enjoy the holiday together. Easter egg hunts and ‘pocking’ are staples in many fun family gatherings and it’s important to keep safety first to ensure that everybunny has an eggcellent holiday.
E ach year, more than 10 million pets are lost in the U.S. and, tragically, many of these lost pets may not ever find their way home. However, by having the proper identification such as a microchip, you can protect your beloved furry friend.
The American Flag has a long history as our nation’s iconic symbol of freedom. That is why it is so important to understand how to honor the patriotic banner by disposing of the flag properly.
I t’s been two decades since, on March 19, 2003, United States forces invaded Iraq. President George W. Bush ordered the invasion to neutralize what he said was the threat of weapons of mass destruction posed by Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Except it turned out Saddam did not have weapons of mass destruction. U.S. forces searched and searched and searched, and never found them. In all, 4,586 American servicemen and women died in the war, and 32,455 were wounded.
It’s easy to judge someone for falling victim to over-the-phone scams but the truth is the con artists responsible for these crimes intentionally prey on others’ weaknesses.
R ight now, the land echoes with songs such as “Power in the Blood” and “Because He Lives,” but past performance assures me that the ditty waiting in the wings is (apologies to Alice Cooper) “God’s Out For Summer.”
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