A prayer group will assemble Thursday in front of the Ouachita Parish Courthouse as part of a nationwide effort called Cry Out America, timed to coincide with the nation's observance of the 9/11 anniversary.

I have often been asked to write a book and, I would like to do so one of these days, but as of right now I just can't seem to find the time.

Soon after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated Louisiana in 2005, the West Monroe company Dean Hart Construction saw an opportunity to expand its business.