Hard Times in Rapides Parish

The local passive media are ignoring financial realities in Rapides Parish. They're not aware or hesitant to report on the economic pain people are suffering. For several months and in recent weeks there are more signs of economic distress in Rapides Parish. Records filed at the Court House show more of the negative trends. They are open Accounts, Judgements, Evictions, Promissory notes and seizure of Homes and property. Meanwhile the local economic "cheerleaders" contend we're immune to national trends and climbing out of a "flat" period. But the facts indicate people should be on high alert for theft, burglary and shoplifting. The holidays are here and the crime is ancillary.