Simply Faithful: Don’t spoil the view
I first noticed the direction of the windows in San Diego, and then I saw the same thing when we wandered around the edges of Lake Ontario closer to home.The windows — the big, beautiful, statement...
View ArticleNetworx: What is the best front fencing for your home?
Thinking of adding a front fence to your home? Or maybe you need replacement of your old fence after winter storms battered the life out of it. Whatever the case, now is the time to start planning for...
View ArticleVFW POST 3693 beauty pageant to be held March 11
Due to circumstances beyond our control the pageant will be held at the Orleans Room on Weber City Road on Saturday, March 11.This year the VFW will have four queens advance to the state level – Buddy...
View ArticleGonzales airport offers free plane rides for girls
This week kicks off the Women of Aviation Week, a global initiative designed to raise awareness of aviation opportunities for girls of all ages. The NOLA Ninety-Nines, a chapter within the Southeast...
View ArticleBass Tournament to be held March 11
The Fourth Annual Trinity Outdoor Bass Classic will be held on March 11 at theLamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Sponsored by Don's Automotive Group and Motiva Enterprises, the fishing tournament...
View ArticleMr. & Mrs. Ross Young
Ross and Tabatha Young were married on February 24, 2017, at a 2 p.m. ceremony. The ceremony was held at the home of the groom’s mother in Maurepas. The reception immediately followed at the same...
View ArticleThe valley of 'natural and revealed religion' in Hawaii's Valley of the Temples
Brigadier Gen. Joshua Chamberlain, of Civil War fame, was said to be a university professor “of natural and revealed religion.” The Valley of Temples would be his classroom.
View ArticleDo religious teachings on LGBT issues drive young people away from faith?
Half of Americans believe faith groups need to change their approach to gays and lesbians and LGBT issues if they want to keep young people engaged.
View Article23rd Judicial District Bar Association scholarship opportunity
The 23rd Judicial District Bar Association is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program.This year, the bar association will award a total of four...
View ArticleLooking Up: Change the clock, see more stars
Full Moon is March 12. At 2 a.m. that same morning is when most of North America switches to Daylight Saving Time — "spring ahead" — meaning we gain an hour of stargazing.You thought I'd say "lose and...
View ArticleAscension Republican Women visited with District Attorney Babin during Jan....
Visiting with 23rd Judicial Court District Attorney, Ricky Babin, at the Ascension GOP Roundtable on January 19th at Galvez Seafood are, from left: Donna Hebert, Karen Heaton, Babin, Nancy Erwin and...
View ArticleCancer survivors bowl for life
More than 20 cancer survivors and family members were in attendance at this years Survivors Bowling Bash, hosted by the Ascension chapter of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Attendees were treated to...
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: Developing grit
No matter what we have achieved or have not achieved in the past, we can start where we are right now and do something that makes us stretch. In time, what at first seemed so challenging becomes...
View ArticleFaith-based 'The Shack' is a thought-provoking but flawed book-to-film effort
Based on the book by William P. Young, director Stuart Hazeldine's "The Shack" features a powerful message about the process of forgiveness. It's a thought-provoking story, but it isn't necessarily a...
View ArticleParish squads cheer their way to nationals
Three area high schools represented Ascension Parish in Orlando, Fla., last month during the 2017 National High School Cheerleading Championship.East Ascension High School's cheer competition squad...
View ArticleFebruary Yard, Landscapes of the Month
The Gonzales Garden Club has announced their February Yards of the Month
View ArticleBlue Cross accepting nominations for 2017 Angel Award
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2017 Angel Award through Friday, April 14, 2017.Now in its twenty-second year, The Angel Award® program recognizes...
View ArticleLouisiana YCP offers more education opportunities for at-risk youth
Youth Challenge Program (YCP), La. Community and Technical College System offer cadets technical certification opportunities
View ArticleArc's "Dancing for a Cause" looking for sponsors
Greetings!It's that time of year again! The Arc of East Ascension is a non-profit organization that provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ascension Parish and...
View ArticleHear what Chance the Rapper said about God after winning his first Grammy award
Chance the Rapper claimed the first award of the night at Sunday night's Grammy Awards, capturing the Best New Artist award to open the show.
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