Letter to the Editor: Local businessowners warn seafood lovers of Vietnamese fish

Our names are Arthur and Shasta Forehand, owners and operators of Curtis Grocery, located at the intersection of La. 191 and 473 near Toledo Bend. We are writing to notify the public of a growing trend in the sell of fried catfish.

Pastor's Corner: For what it's worth, consider the divine oughtness for Christian living

Right relationship with God and eternal life with him cannot be earned or bought; it is a gift of God and is received by God’s grace (unmerited favor) through faith in Jesus Christ, (Ephesians 2:8-10). Life in Christ is free, but it is not cheap; and receiving Christ as saviour obligates the recipient to live under his Lordship; and in the judgement, each one will give an account of himself unto God, (Romans 14:12).

From the Back Porch: BCS National Championship game didn't determine a true champion

For over a week, we kept hearing that the upcoming BCS championship game between LSU and Alabama would be the game — or rematch — of the century. Boy, if it was, then football in the remainder of the 21st century is going to be about as exciting as the mumps.

Pastor's Corner: For what It’s worth, consider the temptation of Jesus

By faith, we followers of Jesus believe the unexplainable revelation that Jesus was (is) God incarnate in human flesh.

For what it’s worth, don’t you draw me ugly!

Art Linkletter made a fortune in television by saying and proving that “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” I enjoyed his show; and if he was still doing those programs, I would recommend the following. Our ministry assistant at the Vernon Baptist Association office has two handsome young preschool grandsons.

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For what it’s worth, a New Year’s resolution update!

At the beginning of 2010 I shared the following: “I resolve to accept each day as a gift from God and I will rejoice and be glad in it,” (Psalm 118:24).

Letter to the Editor: Helping Hands director thanks all involved with Shop with a Cop

Thanks to all who made "Shop with a Cop 2011" a very special event in the lives of 189 children.

New York woman sends LDL Santa letter asking for help

Dear Santa,

My name is Wendy Duran and I am writing this letter because I have a little girl; her name is Gia Irizarry. She is three years old now and unfortunately, I've had to raise her on my own. I am a single mother and her father has never been in our lives; the last time he saw her, she was one month old.

From the Back Porch: Leesville's Christmas parade exemplifies true honor

One of the more encouraging things about our nation at this period of discouragement took place the evening of Dec. 10 in Leesville. Thousands of Americans cheered GIs who had returned from successful duty in war-torn parts of the world with a grand ticker tape parade.

Kunk's Korner: Post office needs a major overhaul to keep things afloat

Last week, the U.S. Postal Service announced a number of upcoming changes that are geared toward saving the post office money.

Pastor's corner: For what it's worth, consider the believer's secure future

Having celebrated my 84th birthday recently, a long time favorite and greatly loved passage of scripture has become increasingly dear to me. May I share it with you? Thanks!

From the Back Porch: College football upsets have an ironic way of happening sometimes

Bill Stern, the Colgate Shave Cream Man is on the air;
Bill Stern, the Colgate Shave Cream Man, with stories rare.

Kunk's Korner: Parts of new MLB collective bargaining agreement puzzling to understand

I'll make things clear, first off - this will not be a 500-word rant on why baseball should have a salary cap.

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