Chef John Folse collaborates with TJ Ribs
All-new cochon de lait at center of TJ Ribs renovations
View ArticleCatios: Giving felines safe places to enjoy the outdoors
Why do dogs get to have all the fun, with their fancy-schmancy dog houses and dog runs and dog beds?Cats deserve some love, too.And with "catios," they're getting plenty of it from some central Ohio...
View ArticleBook review: Scholar hunts for historical evidence of biblical Exodus
Scholar Richard Elliott Friedman's new book "The Exodus" examines the historical evidence for the biblical Exodus.
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Day shines light on pregnancy and infant loss
In 2014, I laid in a hospital bed, looking at myself in the mirror across the room. I didn't recognize the paper-white face that looked back at me, the woman in the hospital gown who could barely lift...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Problems with sharing
A mother spoke of her concern about her daughter's interactions with a visiting playmate. The play broke down because her child was upset each time the visitor wanted to play with something of hers....
View ArticleTrent Bourgeois to play Boucherie Fest
St. Amant musician celebrates roots with new album
View ArticleLouisiana Book Festival offers fun for the whole family
“What better way to encourage a love of reading in our children than with a festival where kids have an opportunity to meet their favorite authors, participate in crafts and games connected to featured...
View ArticleCyclists raise money to keep incarcerated families connected
The money raised benefits the Cornerstone Bus Builders Project that offers free bus rides from New Orleans and Shreveport so that family and friends can visit their loved ones in prisons around the state.
View ArticleAscension Parish Arrests October 5-11
October 5Sanchez, Gina, 32, 40137 Black Bayou Ext., Gonzales, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Prohibited acts; Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor), Possession of Schedule...
View ArticleGuilty Pleas October 9 - October 13
During the week of October 9-October 13, 2017, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, Parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St....
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: How to survive your kids’ teenage years
Years ago, my friends with older kids used to laugh cynically when I would tell them how hard it was having little kids. When they're little, you are responsible for the complete care and well-being of...
View ArticleNetworx: Buy your home online: A step-by-step guide
Are you looking to purchase your next home? Whether you're upscaling, downsizing, or relocating for work or family reasons, you're not alone. The average American moves every 5 years. In practical...
View ArticleWhen trying to lose weight, put health above battling with the scale, experts...
In theory, losing weight sounds simple: calories in, calories out.But not everybody sees the same results or the same rate of weight loss. And that can lead to frustration and surrender."You have to...
View ArticleToday’s workout: Side kick targets waist and thighs
We all have those hard-to-reach areas that need attention.I'm talking about inner and outer thighs, and the dreaded muffin top — you know, the not-so-loved love handles.Our move today is a side kick....
View ArticleLooking Up: Enjoying the stars at any angle
I could call this weekly astronomy column "Looking Straight Ahead" and still be talking about the wonders of the Universe waiting for you to behold. After all, every time you see a sunrise or a sunset-...
View ArticleTravel: Quirky Discovery Park of America offers something for everyone
UNION CITY, Tenn. — For travelers who aren't expecting it, a first look at the Discovery Center can be a bit disconcerting.The massive, 100,000-square-foot museum brings to mind a giant sea monster...
View ArticleTicket to Write: Traveling with Siri leads to unlikely destinations
First, let me say that I do not actually believe that Siri has ever tried to kill me.I know that my digital iPhone assistant is not sentient and has no feelings for me at all — which may or may not be...
View ArticleEast Iberville Industry group creates scholarship at RPCC
An organization of corporations in Iberville Parish, called the East Iberville Industry Neighbor Companies, has donated $10,000 to the River Parishes Community College Foundation to create a Process...
View ArticleHave smartphones hijacked our spirituality?
A growing body of research suggests that smartphones are altering the way we think. Are they changing our religious practice as well?
View ArticleThe lost art of dialogue: How name-calling and labeling is hurting the...
Harsh labels play upon people's emotions, derailing efforts to build bridges across lines of difference.
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