On Friday, October 21st, the Daughters of the American Revolution held their an-nual Fish Fry and Bench Dedication at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home. TheNortheast District chapters – Bruin-Vidal,Chief Tusquahoma, D’Arbonne, Fort Miro,and Oakley – were all represented. Duringthe event, four benches were presentedto the Veterans Home, each made from1,000 pounds of recycled soft plastic. TheDaughters of the American Revolution …

Looking through the thousands ofphotos on my computer, I ran acrossone of my dad, and that put me in the frame of mind to share just what a spe-cial man he was to me. Thomas Ernest “Doc” Har-ris was born in the hamlet of Friendship, LA on March 5, His mom was Edna Strain;his dad William Austin Harris,older brother to …

Giving and volunteering are more thanacts of kindness—they are expressions of humanity that bridge divides, foster empa-thy, and cultivate a sense of shared purpose. In a world often driven by individ-ual pursuits and material gain, the art of giving reminds us of our in-terconnectedness. Volunteering, in particular, transforms passive good-will into active engagement, allow-ing individuals to contribute their time, skills, …