The usual way of thinking about politicians is: What do we think of them? Do we like the way they look? Do we like the way they sound? Are they on our side of this or that big divide? Do their policy proposals make sense? Do we ... like them?
Scouts from around the community gathered together with VFW Post 3615 Memorial Day weekend to help prepare hundreds of American flags for the Flag Retirement Ceremony scheduled for June 13.
Local bookworms, or travelers in town for the Louisiana Peach Festival, will have a chance to find some good deals at the annual Friends of the Lincoln Parish Library Book Sale next weekend.
For young people throughout the area, Memorial Day weekend offered the first taste of summer vacation. However, for more than 40 local scouts, it was the perfect opportunity for service to the community while honoring America and its heroes.