Swensen discovered that he needs $2500 a month to live, and he only gets $1,100 from Social Security, so he's working at Winn-Dixie, "pushing carts in triple-digit heat," just get by and make ends meet. Despite the task at hand, Swensen said he has the "kindest smile" and "the greatest attitude" that was not diminished by the mundane task or the sweltering Louisiana heat.
The oldest-known living World War II veteran calls New Orleans home and was recently featured on 'CBS This Morning'. The story details how the 111-year-old took advantage of a birthday phone call from Governor Edwards in order to get his leaky-roof fixed.
Murray Cary (76), a disabled veteran, lost his home and all belongings in under 40 minutes when his house was struck by lightning Tuesday evening. And now Mr. Cary could use a helping hand.
We are less than a week a way from everyone’s favorite four day weekend. Carnival season has arrived and the streets are slowly turning green, gold, and purple. For long time South Louisiana residents, surviving the Mardi Gras marathon has become an art form...
One of my close friends is an Iraq Veteran. He was sitting in traffic at the intersection of Johnston Street and University. I'm sure you're very familiar with this heavily trafficked intersection.