“For His eyes are upon the ways of a man, and He sees all his steps.” Job 34:21. Why does an artist create? The answer lies in the passion and love of the object created.
There is ancient, time-tested wisdom in stories found in the Bible. This truth was brought home to me in fresh ways when I read a short meditation on Jesus’ metaphor of a vine and branches.
The year 2022 marked the bicentennial of the founding of the community of Chemin Neuf (New Roads) by a free woman of color, Marie Catherine Depau dite la Fille Gougis. The City of New Roads and other …
Baseball is almost here. And by that, I mean, high school baseball.
Pointe Coupee Parish Government Phone: (225) 638-9556 Mail: P.O. Box 290, New Roads, LA 70760 Physical address: 160 E.
One night while babysitting, a grandfather passed by his 7-yearold granddaughter’s room and overheard her repeating the alphabet in a soft and reverent fashion. Curious as what she was doing, he …
W e have to agree with New Roads Police Chief Louis Hamilton and his safety guidelines for the coming Mardi Gras parades in his city. Mardi Gras is a special season and celebration, and New Roads has …
Barely one month into President Trump’s second administration, we’re about to witness a confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate that could significantly affect Louisiana’s representation in …
O ur nation’s commerce relies heavily on transportation of goods and services to build a solid economy, but its stagnation is inevitable when much of it remains stuck in park. A highway system with …
I like taking photographs. When you work on a small newspaper – especially a weekly paper – if you own a camera or if the paper has one, you will be taking photographs.
After Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, south Louisiana and the Gulf Coast quickly shift into gear for the Carnival season, which began Jan. 6.
Father, illuminate my path. Cleanse my soul with words from above.
Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Between your family, finances, independence and legacy, it can be quite a lot. And that’s why it’s important to have the right protection …
An old monk spent many years praying that he would receive a vision from God to strengthen his faith, but to no avail. It never came.
Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free,” John 8:32. Discovering the truth about a secret can release a vast array of emotions.
Early North American settlers celebrated Thanksgiving in the 1600s, but it did not become a national holiday until 1863. During that year, amid the turmoil of the Civil War and to help Americanize an …
Editor’s note: Surveys and polls bombard us every day. But where does Louisiana stand? Whitehotpr.com has come up with an answer, taking surveys and pulling the information by each state.
The impending second term for Donald Trump will certainly bring some obvious changes in procedure and policy, and it’s likely to affect several other issues for Louisiana. It goes all the way up to …
’Tis the season to find jammies. That is the line from no song ever written.
W e’ve heard many times over the years that the true appreciation of America is to see its small towns. We’ll admit we exhibit bias when we make that statement since Pointe Coupee Parish is …