The Farr Side: Can Lionel Richie bring credibility back to ‘American Idol’?
“American Idol” returns Sunday, at its new home on ABC.The show that brought to light the lives and careers of many talented folks like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine...
View ArticleSpecial Olympians gather at DTHS for field day
More than forty deputies from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office helped put on the event. Deputies and local U.S. Marshals cooked up a Lent-friendly shrimp jambalaya and regular pastalaya as well....
View ArticleMeet the Council: District 5 Councilman Dempsey Lambert
"I was one of the youngsters that hung around with him a lot, so I kind of followed in his footsteps," said Lambert.
View ArticleWhy despair is killing Americans and how people of faith can help
The alarming rise in "diseases of despair" is reducing life expectancy in the U.S. Could there be a spiritual solution, and if so, how can people of faith help?
View Article8 great ways to enjoy our extra hour of sunlight
Spring is almost here but while we wait, let's enjoy the extra hour of sunlight we get on Sunday thanks to Daylight Saving time (DST). Don't forget to move your clocks one hour forward when it begins...
View ArticleLooking Up: Seeing the stars as we change the clocks
Daylight Savings Time arrives for most of North America at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11. As much as we may like the extra hour of daylight in early evening, the trade off is you must wait another hour to...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: Plank move will give you challenge
When working out, everyone has their own style and ideal of what it should consist of. Many do only cardio activities, others flock to weightlifting exclusively. We have our cross-trainers,...
View ArticleDoctors learn how to talk to patients about dying
Lynn Black’s mother-in-law, who had lupus and lung cancer, was rushed into a hospital intensive care unit last summer with shortness of breath. As she lay in bed, intubated and unresponsive, a parade...
View ArticleLDWF to open special bedding season in St. Bernard Parish
Allowing limited harvest of the resource prior to an oyster mortality event is in the best interest of the public.
View ArticleAPSO arrests March 1-8
The following was obtained by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office the week ending March 1 and does not reflect guilt or innocence.
View ArticleAuto Bits: Personalize your ride with a new set of wheels
Tip of the WeekThe idea of a new car or truck is exciting. What’s even more exciting is making that new vehicle your own.There are countless ways to personalize a vehicle, but one of the easiest ways...
View ArticleFlash in the Pan: Raw meal: Try popular poke the original Hawai’ian way
Around half-past eight, in Naalehu, Hawai’i, I walked into Shaka, the southernmost bar and restaurant in the United States. When I asked for food, the goateed man behind the bar apologized for the fact...
View ArticlePrudence Hilburn: Searching for a truly gourmet meatloaf
Finding the right answer to reader requests sometimes sends me on a culinary treasure hunt.One reader wants to find a “truly gourmet meatloaf that guests will rave about.” Meatloaf just doesn’t seem to...
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: Connectedness
As the world becomes more and more electronic, it also becomes less and less connected. Ironically, technology that helps us communicate with almost anyone throughout the world has somehow weakened our...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: The older I get, the less I need
Here’s the reality of my life: The older I get, the less I realize I want (and, more importantly, need). And I really mean that.See, we live in a culture that teaches us that working hard is a means to...
View ArticleCelebrate St. Patrick's Day in Style!
Whether you've tapped into your ancestry and discovered your family is from the Emerald Isle or just like to get into the spirit we have some ideas for decor, dress up and just staying in on St....
View ArticleO'Reilly raises money for employee who lost sister
"The camaraderie is so heartwarming," said Vicknair.
View ArticleLt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Community Leaders Lead the Way to a...
Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s “Leaders Against Litter” event to take place on March 23
View ArticleGrocery delivery service launches in AP
Instacart also brings income-earning opportunities with plans to on-board more than 100 new shoppers in the area.
View ArticleNational Kick Butts Day is Wednesday, March 21
Smoking Cessation Trust wants young people to encourage their parents/grandparents to quit cigarettes
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