Smith, a lifelong Northeast Louisiana resident, is largely self-sufficient. Photo credit: KNOE Even though she just turned 106, Arnita Bennett Smith is still vivacious. With an unyielding faith ...

She recently celebrated her milestone birthday surrounded by her family. “What I did for my birthday? I was in the bed sick, but all them children come and I forgot I was sick,” she said. “They give ...

“What I did for my birthday? I was in the bed sick, but all them children come and I forgot I was sick,” she said. “They give me a good birthday.” While most people her age require daily ...