“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8, NIV • “I saw God today,” as the hiker explained his experience to a friend, “It seemed like …
Think estate planning is only for the wealthy or elderly? Think again. If you own anything — a home, a car, savings account, even a pet — you already have an estate plan.
If Vincent has any more fun, he will really want to go to school. Right now, the grandson, age 4, is going to summer camp.
I often forget how fortunate I am, and that comes to mind as Monday rolls around. No, it’s not that I’m always jubilant about Monday, but this one makes me particularly thankful.
W e hear numbers tossed back and forth every day that sometimes it does not register. Jeff Reynolds tossed out some numbers Monday that should grab everyone’s attention.
“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 to …
Fire protection and how Pointe Coupee Parish Government should address it have been a continuous discussion for several years. And the latest round of talks come at a critical time.
The last page was written Tuesday on a man whose life story could make one heck of a screenplay. The Rev.
B efore anyone overindulges in commentary, essays or editorials on the negative conditions of our nation as we approach the Fourth of July, let’s take a look. The Fourth of July also is known as …
There’s a lot to hear while watching a College World Series regional game, superregional game or World Series game from Omaha. Announcers cannot have “dead air,” or silence.
W e’re in the middle of the summer travel season and many of us look forward to those popular destinations for the getaway. Many of us will venture to beaches anywhere from south Texas to areas …
During the past few months, the appearance of “American Idol” runnerup John Foster at any event was built up for hours leading to his appearance, but that was not the case Monday night. For this …
A story in the June 12 edition of The Banner about students writing a book did not end. The computer program shifted to word spacing and caused the story to run out of the text box.
P undits, political observers and those who could not get tickets to LSU’s NCAA baseball regional, super regional of College World Series games face the challenge of rating the recent legislative …
Summertime is for reading. Teachers, education specialists and even parents say that.
E ver since one of the most beautiful bridges in America opened right here in Pointe Coupee Parish, it has become something of a symbol. Watch any promotional ad or even a TV newscast, and the John …
You should always be able to ask as many questions as you’d like when working with a financial advisor. So, before you have your annual review, think about what you’d like to ask.
How many times has worrying solved issues in life? If worrying solved problems, then worry until they are all gone. Unfortunately, worrying does not help; it only creates more negative energy around …
It’s summer and I’m looking to continue my quest of a goal I started years ago. I love to travel, but I have a certain affinity for Major League Baseball ballparks.
In one more day, we mark the 81st anniversary of an achievement that slipped from attention but has been revived. The anniversary is used to praise and recognize those Americans who took part in one …