Editorial

Art of the Deal: U.S., Denmark and Greenland secure historic agreement for permanent U.S. military presence

“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.

Reflections: Pure in heart

In a corrupt world, can there possibly be people who are pure in heart? Jeremiah 17:9 states, “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked: Who can know it?” Only Jesus was perfectly pure in heart. Only Jesus was able to see God.

Do you see your need for God’s refining fire?

It’s always been disappointing to God that most people are more concerned about what they want to do than what He requires of them. Since mankind fell in the garden, our carnal nature has been persuading and influencing our decisions and specializes in the skills of compromising and justifying.

St Thomas More announces Public Square Rosary

All are invited to the America Needs Fatima Public Square Rosary on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. According to St. Thomas More Church in Eunice, the annual Rosary and prayers are for the conversion of America. The program begins at 12 p.m. in front of Eunice City Hall.

Meet Camillle of LSUE Catholic Student Center

LSUE Catholic Student Center wants to introduce Camille, the Bengal Catholic Vice President, who is a resident of Eunice and graduate of Iota High School. “ I’m currently in my first semester of LSUE’s Nursing Program,” Camille said. “I love spending my free time with my family and reading.

LA and Florida - A world of difference on oil

The price of a gallon of gas is off the charts across America. Even here in Louisiana, the price of gasoline is approaching four dollars a gallon. As you can imagine, there justifiably is lots of complaining. So what to do? An obvious place to begin in order to lower the price?

Everyday Economics: The Fed is betting the economy can absorb higher rates

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates last week for the first time since 2023, lifting its target range by a quarter point to 3.75%–4.00%. The vote was unanimous. Before the meeting, I had two questions. We now have answers.

Being right isn’t enough

There are two things that most of us struggle to say (no, I’m not talking about “Irish wristwatch” and “rural juror”): “I’m sorry” and “You were right.” Those words are difficult no matter the relationship – between spouses, parents and children, coworkers, friends, or teachers and students. Why?

Police are willing to pay the price

My ex-boyfriend killed someone. It was 20 years ago, and he was a green cop, working drug interdiction on Interstate. He pulled over a guy, who then swallowed a bag of drugs because he didn’t want police to find his stash.

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.