I felt a deep sense of relief and gratitude on Wednesday that the election was over; and equally relieved that President Trump’s victory was decisive enough that the country won’t be put through endless election challenges and legal disputes. My great gratitude is due to the fact that I believe our ...

One of the negative aspects of a weekly newspaper is, often times, the printed version is a week behind major news.With our printing press deadline of Monday at noon, we miss out on reporting about local, state or national news that occurs Monday afternoon/ night or Tuesday. This is one reason we ha...

One of my many hobbies, side careers, and past times is making quilts for myself, my family and those who commission me to do so. There is nothing quite as satisfying as seeing the pieces of fabric- the colors and patterns- come together in a unique creation. The more colors and patterns that make u...

When State Representative Gabe Firment called me over a month ago asking if I would meet with a Baton Rouge Advocate reporter to assist with a news st...

I don’t know how the election will turn out Nov 5th, but many reliable metrics indicate that Pres. Trump is surging. As are millions of Americans, I a...

I’ve always considered myself blessed to have chosen teaching as my lifetime profession and career. Working with children was a joy and the teachers, ...