It Is What It Is: In search of more time in the day
We all know that time is quite possibly the world's most elusive and sought-after commodity. It's that one thing we all desperately want more of, no matter who we are or what kind of a lifestyle we...
View ArticleA farewell to Rene Brunet Jr.
The New Orleans film community lost one of its brightest stars last week with the passing of Rene Brunet, Jr. He was one of the last, if not the very last, of the movie theatre owner-operators who...
View ArticleAscension Briefs August 21-29
Wedding AnniversaryOn Wednesday August 8th, Barbara and Roger Bourg III residents of Donaldsonville, celebrated their 53rd anniversary. The couple was united at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: We won’t let bigotry prevail
I relished weekends at my dad's house when I was a kid.It meant working on craft projects, building things with my dad; it meant taking trips to the gas station for candy and putting pennies on the...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Charlottesville: Is it time to take sides?
After Charlottesville, is it time to take sides? President Donald Trump has been roundly criticized for his alleged refusal to do so, both in his initial response to the violence there and in his...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Children’s books for children
The publication recently of "Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's literature as an Adult," (Simon & Schuster) by Bruce Handy, undoubtedly provokes in parents memories of their own favorites...
View ArticleLSU officially welcomes Mike VII to Campus
On the first day of classes at LSU, students aren’t the only ones getting a start at the university. This morning, Dr. David Baker, LSU’s attending veterinarian, along with student caretakers, opened...
View ArticlePrairieville Fire Department receives Class 3 Rating
Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa and Prairieville Fire Chief Mark Stewart announced today that the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) has raised the Prairieville Fire...
View ArticleHere's how many times God is mentioned in state constitutions
The Pew Research Center unveiled a new report that looked how many times God or the divine are mentioned in a state constitutions.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: This is your captain speaking
"We're sorry for the delay," said the voice over the loudspeaker on the plane. "We are having a small maintenance issue and should be taking off momentarily."I was seated two rows back from the cabin...
View ArticleJennie Geisler: Time to think inside the lunch box
Every day in the newsroom is different, but there are a few things you can count on. One of those is that, about 10:30 or 11 a.m., somebody in my corner of the newsroom will say "OK, so who didn't...
View ArticleDonaldsonville native Mia Edwards named Director of Secondary Schools
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of Mia Edwards as the new Director of Secondary Schools. Edwards replaces Lisa Bacala, who recently retired."We are delighted that Mia wants to take...
View ArticleGear up for Tailgating Season
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View ArticleBASF Science Academy inspires innovative thinking
La. high school students embrace challenges of chemistry at BASF's two-week advanced level science program
View ArticleNetworx: Gutter guards simplify cleaning but are they worth the cost?
One of the least popular homeowner "honey-do" tasks — right up there with toilet scrubbing or cat litter emptying — is (yuck) gutter cleaning. You could install gutter guards as a way to simplify this...
View ArticleSimply Faithful: You’re never alone at the podium of life
For as long as I can remember, I've written to figure out how I feel. When Grandpa Gregory died and I was in elementary school. When I became a parent and faced a different level of responsibility....
View ArticleThe Ascension Fund awards grants to educators for the 2017-2018 school year
The Ascension Fund Board, sponsors and volunteers managed to surprise teachers at 22 schools across Ascension Parish with the news that they have received grant funds to support innovative and...
View ArticleGauthier nominated, accepted as a two-years AIOPIA'S 10 Best
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Louisiana’s Personal Injury Attorney André P. Gauthier as Two Years 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys...
View ArticleNontheists struggle to stay involved in international religious freedom efforts
Americans who identify as atheist, agnostic or nonreligious want a more open dialogue with the Trump administration.
View ArticleChill out with a whole new way to enjoy an Idaho potato
Two states are most famous for potatoes, Maine and Idaho, but only one of them has a frost treat disguised as a spud. Found at the Western Idaho Fair and the famed Westside Drive-In in Boise, Idaho,...
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