I feel truly blessed that God has granted me the privilege of sharing ‘words from above’ with people I’ve briefly met. I never know who these messages will reach or when that will happen, but …
T he years when the transition from summer to fall meant harvest time in the sugar industry are a thing of the past for much of Louisiana, but there are some notable exceptions. Pointe Coupee is one …
A month into the school year, and many families are already dealing with the wave of germs and illnesses that tend to circulate in classrooms. From runny noses to fatigue, these seasonal challenges …
A drive to Baton Rouge can range from 20 miles at the West Baton Rouge Parish line to almost 60 miles for residents in the northernmost end of the parish near the Avoyelles Parish line. So what makes …
I f sugar is king, then Pointe Coupee Parish holds the throne and bragging rights. Our parish produces more sugar from sugarcane than any other parish in the state.
How to show Godly Love to A Spouse by knowing their Love Language I feel one reason God created marriage is to be loved and to give love. Without learning your partner’s love language, a marriage …
At first glance, looking at the title of the article you might assume that the topic is intended to make you think about how fast life goes by, and your assumption would be correct. We often use the …
S ports writer love numbers. There isn’t a statistic, won-loss record, yards per carry or strikeout per inning that does not captivate a sportswriter and spur him on analyze or columnize on it.
My child, you’ve experienced sadness this year. Something is troubling you, perhaps finances, health, infidelity, or infertility? Please know that I see you.
Baton Rouge – Louisiana State Police is gearing up to launch the 108th Cadet Class, continuing the legacy of excellence and intensity that defines our training. This 24week academy will immerse …
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able …
A handgun, illegal drugs and a large wad of cash were confiscated in the second Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff ’s Office drug raid at New Roads business in less than a week. The Pointe Coupee Parish …
T he six years I’ve been full-time with The Banner have introduced me to people who now play quite a role in my life. I had been on the full-time run “maybe” two weeks when our ad rep Gail …
T he One Big Beautiful Bill is more than legislation, it’s a promise to put American workers, American families, and American small businesses first. It delivers real tax relief, reins in …
Vincent’s Granddad has some other plans now. Editor John Dupont put out the story in last week’s edition of The Banner, but this writer was not in the rotation to write a column until this week.
T ime flies when it comes to summer breaks. The span between the last days of school in late May and the return to class in early August seems to go faster every year for students and their parents.
Zachary — Dr. Gia Landry, of Lane Regional Medical Center, has been promoted from clinical assistant professor to clinical associate professor of medicine at LSU.
T here is an ongoing debate on whether professional athletes should be considered role models. That debate won’t ev end soon.
Challenges come with the passage of time, some of it age-related and other parts that represent the loss of what we remember from those younger days. Of course, we feel that way when it involves a …
In Louisiana, we know the hurricane drill: Pick up some extra canned goods and batteries, make sure the generator cranks and think over evacuation plans. That checklist may be missing one important …