(The Center Square) — Louisiana has achieved its highest ever ranking in fourth grade reading and made significant progress in math rankings, according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress report, commonly known as the Nation's Report Card.
(The Center Square) — There appear to be no survivors from the midair collision over the Potomac River between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter, according to officials.
Will things be different after we die? There is a natural tendency to think that there will be a radical transformation after death, that we will be unburdened by our bodies and that our souls will fly off to heaven and be united with God. But then shouldn’t we prepare our souls now to be with God? The truth is that God won’t be changing, and probably neither will we. Our souls and the virtues and appetites we cultivate become more or less permanent parts of who we are. If you have cultivated a spirit of love and compassion in your life, and live in the presence of God, you can certainly expect more of this in the hereafter, but if you have cultivated a spirit of anger and hatred, or any of the other vices, these have become a part of your soul. Fortunately, these things can be changed, but only with steadfast hard work and a conscious decision to alter our characters. We can change our destiny, but only if we do the hard work necessary to change our characters. If you aren’t living in the presence of God now, what makes you think you’ll be in his presence in the hereafter? Live now as you would for eternity. – Christopher Simon
Jeff Davis Parish stakeholders have an opportunity to eliminate local inventory taxes for parish business owners without enduring loss of funds thanks to a state buyout plan.
A local pastor is looking to find answers as to why there is a lack of African American male representation at a local elementary school after he said a teacher was let go from his position.
A local veteran-associated volunteer group wants to expand its membership numbers to better serve the military community.
LAKE ARTHUR — Residents and commercial businesses in Lake Arthur will see a small increase in the cost of water, sewer and trash services this year.
am The McBurney Memorial Library in Welsh transformed into a real-life jungle on Wednesday to allow young patrons to be a part of a fun and educational safari. There were so many themed activities for attendees, including dress-up, mask-making, puzzles, coloring and animal identification stations and an animal scavenger hunt.
A local social service agency that ensures needs of parish residents are met is working to remove some of the financial burdens for low-income families during tax season.
LAFAYETTE —With theValentine’s Day holiday approaching, the Louisiana Better Business Bureau is warning citizens to be wary when looking for romantic connection online, especially when approached on social media sites.
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