10 prayers that changed the course of history
Jean-Pierre Isbouts, a California college professor, has been sifting history searching for prayers. They're everywhere — from the soaring lyrics of King David to the chants of the Navajos.
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: The still, small voice of conscience
Each of us has, deep in our soul, a moral compass — an innate attraction to purity, truth and goodness. Sometimes we call it a conscience, and it speaks to us, not surprisingly, in a “still small voice.”
View ArticleBBQ cook-off raises money for infant loss with live music, family fun
"Up until a couple of years ago people didn't talk about it," Houllier said. "Today people want to talk about it. They want answers, they want to relate, and they want someone who understands what...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Falling in love with fall
For some people, Christmas is their "season."Perhaps they decorate their entire yard in elaborate lights. Perhaps they savor stocking away Christmas gifts and crossing off their lists months in...
View ArticleShayne Looper: What to do with a can of worms?
What should you do when you've opened a can of worms? The obvious answer is: Go fishing. Of course, a can of worms doesn't guarantee a fish dinner, but it offers possibilities.What should you do when...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Questions about limits
The mother of a 4-year-old boy spoke of difficulties they were having with his behavior — "not listening" and being disruptive at times in his daycare group. She mentioned that the teacher has found a...
View ArticleSexual assault, domestic violence survivors gathered Monday
Survivors spoke about the impact of relationship violence on our community. The event provided support, inspiration, and resources from those seeking safety from violent relationships.
View ArticleTwo Ascension Parish deputies graduate from CARTA 35
Ascension Parish Deputies Delacey Joseph and Kyle Melancon graduated from the Capital Area Regional Training Academy (CARTA) in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, October 17."This graduation represents 11 weeks...
View ArticleLowery Announces 2017-2018 Duke TIP Participants
The 2017-2018 school year is off to a great start at Lowery. Students have been hard at work and it’s not going unnoticed. Several Lowery students have been chosen to participate in a prestigious...
View ArticleKnights of Columbus hold annual senior citizens luncheon
A luncheon was held at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church new Activity Center in Prairieville on Wednesday, October 18 to honor the senior citizens in Ascension Parish. The annual Senior...
View ArticleMeet the Council: District 1 Councilman Oliver Joseph
"The successful kids are going to college, and they're leaving. They're not coming back because they're looking for opportunity and they don't have one," said Joseph, "So we have to change our...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: A stinky time in the suburbs
In the time that we've lived in the 'burbs, we've had a veritable parade of icky insecty-things cavorting through our home. There were the things with a million legs that crawled up our bathtubs, the...
View ArticleJennie Geisler: Off-color cookbook brings bro to my kitchen
My brother Matt and I laughed our way through cookbook "Culinary Bro-Down." And then ate like royalty.There's no way for you to experience this cookbook author full-on in a family newspaper,...
View ArticleHave you heard about the Instant Pot?
Lately you've heard some rumblings, or maybe you've seen some posts on social media from so many of your friends about this one small appliance that does it all, the Instant Pot....
View ArticleBook review: Rock biographer Stephen Davis chronicles Stevie Nicks in new book
"Gold Dust Woman: The Biography of Stevie Nicks" by Stephen Davis. St. Martin's Press, 2017. 352 pages. $18.29Stephen Davis has an unusual wish for a man prior to the release of his 18th rock book — a...
View ArticleWeekly Briefs Oct. 26
Oct. 31 deadline approaching for Restore La. Small Business programGov. John Bel Edwards' Office of Community Development reminds small businesses that the deadline to apply for a loan through the...
View ArticleJambalaya Festival Association Christmas Parade to be held Dec. 10
Grand Marshal for the 2017 Christmas Parade will be long time JFA member Mr. Frank Frederic.
View ArticleFaith keeps some families from embracing Halloween's tricks and treats
Halloween's pagan past is problematic for some people of faith, so families find new ways to celebrate.
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