Remembering the Things That Matter

When politics consumes us, we lose more than perspective. We lose joy, connection, and the chance to make a real difference.It breaks my heart when I see friends and family so consumed by national politics that they lose sight of the things that matter most.

Trump and Kennedy are Placing Patients First

In 2019, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping Executive Order, 13877 that placed the needs of patients first. It called for hospitals to provide price transparency for patients. This was the type of healthcare cost reform that was needed for decades, as prices were often hidden from patients.

Fall Garden Day & Plant Sale at LSU AgCenter Hammond

Hammond, LA – Mark your calendars! The LSU Ag-Center Hammond Research Station invites you to its fifth annual Fall Garden Day and Plant Sale on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 7:30am to 1:00pm at 21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA 70403.

Teal Season Opens in Louisiana on Sept. 20

The 2025 teal hunting season begins Saturday (Sept. 20) statewide and runs through Sept. 28, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Only teal species (blue-winged, green-winged and cinnamon teal) may be harvested during the early September season.

Southeastern Nursing Program Ranked in National Top Ten

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Nursing Program has been named among the Top 10 Accelerated BSN programs in the country for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.

North Oaks Introduces Building 3

Community leaders joined North Oaks executives and employees on a cool Friday, September 19, morning to celebrate the official opening of Building 3 - the five-story, 96,000-square-foot clinic that represents a $50 million investment by North Oaks in expanding access to coordinated specialty...

TANGI GUMBO

The Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department has welcomed a new fourlegged officer, K9 Perci, a 1½-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever trained to detect explosives, firearms, and ammunition.