Three years ago, Mark Rodie, a minister who heads a group called Men of Courage, found his group growing and looking for a purpose. They learned about the Cumberland section of old Bossier, the highest crime, highest poverty and the city’s lowest educational achievement area.

In being prepared, be sure to have at least a 30-day supply of insulin on hand and your diabetic medications. You have to eat and stay hydrated if you get sick. Go ahead and stock your pantry with easy-to-cook food, snack items, no-calorie drinks and sports drinks in case getting to the supermarket isn’t an option.

“Serious as a heart attack!” This is a phrase we have all heard, so let’s look at what it means here in Shreveport.