Music and the Spoken Word: Christmas miracles
Every year at this holiday season, we ponder the miracle of the Christmas story. And it certainly is a miraculous story. But do miracles belong only to stories from yesteryear, or do they still happen...
View ArticleBoucherie Fest past, present and future
They would help each other across the south to help finish their “boucherie.” They would come together on special occasions and share the meat they hunted. Since then, the people of Sorrento have taken...
View ArticleHoliday-worthy dishes from across the U.S.
The holiday season is a great time of year for foodies. Seasonal expectations are tinged with an extra glow that comes from the anticipation of holiday get-togethers with family — always great eating...
View ArticleMore than the Billy Graham rule: What faith groups can offer to the sexual...
Christian leaders say American professionals need a better approach to power and dignity.
View ArticleAscension Parish arrests November 22-30
November 22Dearmond, Blain Michael, 24, 18096 LITTLE PRAIRIE RD, PRAIRIEVILLE, Parole Violation, Failure to Appear-Bench WarrantCox, Nickolas C, 27, 18267 JESSICA ST, PRAIRIEVILLE, Failure to...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Still life left in old tree
There are two types of people in this world: Real and fake.You may be the kind of person who puts up their Christmas tree the after Halloween, ignoring Thanksgiving all together. You might be the kind...
View ArticleShayne Looper: America needs a workable sexual ethic
Not Matt Lauer too. I liked Matt Lauer. He seemed like a down-to-earth guy, someone who enjoyed his work and was good at it. Unlike some of the people on television, I never felt like Matt Lauer...
View ArticleMeet the Council: District 3 Councilman Travis Turner
An attorney by trade, Turner opened his own law firm in 2011. He handles criminal defense, personal injury, and family cases. He graduated Southern University Law Center in 2004.
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Developing self-control
We've been reading a lot about out of control behavior in the last several weeks. Perhaps there are distinctions in the levels of unacceptable behavior that have been reported but they are alike in...
View ArticleMatassa proclaims AJ Nickens Day in Ascension Parish
He plays guitar and has performed as a ventriloquist with a custom-made dummy named Jedidiah.
View ArticleTake a look behind the scenes on the set of Rightful
Bramely gave direction when actors used weapons like shotguns on set so they would react to the weapon as they would in a real life situation.
View ArticleShoppers turned out for holiday deals
The survey found that over 64 million shopped both in stores and online. More than 58 million shopped exclusively online. The multichannel shopper spent on average $82 more than the online-only shopper...
View ArticleIndustry Grill in Prairieville a savory brunch spot
Of course I had to sample a bite of the seafood gumbo, a staple in any south Louisiana restaurant. It was incredible.
View ArticleAscension news briefs December 7
Email your organizational news briefs and event calendars to Editor Greg Fischer: editor@weeklycitizen.com or news@donaldsonvillechief.com
View ArticleGuilty Pleas November 27 - December 1
During the week of November 27-December 1, 2017, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, Parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and...
View Article3 Things to do December 7
Email your organization or business events calendars to Editor Greg Fischer in order to be featured: editor@weeklycitizen.com
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court justices signal Masterpiece Cake case will be difficult...
Oral arguments for Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission took place Tuesday morning.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Take deep, cleansing breaths
"Can you tell me what comes with the garlic chicken?" my husband asked the waiter."I can tell you," I said. "Bad breath."My husband rolled his eyes at me. We were out to dinner at our usual place and...
View ArticleJennie Geisler: Harvest dinner party promises simple success
I love having parties. The only reason I don't have more of them is that no one wants to drive to the middle of nowhere and drink and have to drive home. Oh, and also because from about half-an-hour...
View ArticleNetworx: Home improvement gift ideas
Okay. It's time to buy a present for your better half — which should be fun, right? Except it's not. Shopping for a sweetheart tends to be a daunting task that is, until you think out of the box,...
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