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What is girls’ night out supposed to look like in your 40’s?

When my friend Dorothy sent in a group text that she wanted to go out for her birthday, I couldn’t get out of it. Literally. How do you get out of a group text? The thing was dinging all day, and finally, I gave up and agreed to partake in dinner and drinks in Opelousas.

Old habits die hard with LSU’s Wade

Say whatever you need to about LSU men’s basketball. But one thing you can no longer say is that it’s boring. Not since the school made the choice to bring back Will Wade to lead a floundering program after the dismissal of Matt McMahon following a disappointing run leading the program.

Host a memorable Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday across much of North America. Canadians enjoy this day of gratitude, gathering and savory feasts in early October, while Americans celebrate Thanksgiving near the end of November.

Pros and cons of students working

Adolescence is marked by various changes, including teenagers’ desire to be more independent.

Historical events from November 1925

The month of November has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in November 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The western comedy “Go West” opens on November 1.

Trump says lock up your dogs and cats

It’s a national scandal and a call to arms. Our country is under attack by dog and cat eaters. So says our former president. That’s right. Donald Trump is saying that in some communities, immigrants are prowling neighborhoods stealing our pets.

Some pointers for road trippers

Travelers take to the open road for any number of reasons. When traveling on a summer vacation, families may find it’s more affordable to travel by car than to pay for airline tickets for parents and kids.

Tarzan movie had a spy story, too

World War I interrupted the filming when the first Tarzan movie was made in the swamps near Morgan City in 1917, and that led to some international intrigue, including the arrest of one of its crew members as a notorious spy.

Historical events from October 1923

The month of October has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in October 1923, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. — Switzerland issues a new decree on October 1 that bans the display of fascist emblems or the wearing of black shirts.

Should Trump’s trials be televised? Of course!

President Donald Trump faces four different criminal trials in the coming months. Should each of these trials be televised for the public to watch and judge?