Azalea Estates holds annual St. Joseph Altar
The tradition of St. Joseph Altar began in Sicily when months of dry weather left crops dying in the fields. The situation was critical and so the people prayed to St. Joseph, their patron, for relief...
View ArticleMarch commodities give-away moved to St. Theresa Food Pantry
Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
View ArticleCatholic Evangelist Jeff Cavins Presents Seminar
Life of a Modern Day Disciple: Applying the Faith to Your Life
View ArticleShayne Looper: The only way out is up
When Richard Spencer, the Alt-Right leader and social firebrand, came to Michigan State University this week, four police officers suffered minor injuries and 25 people were arrested. According to The...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: No peace until habit is broken
It was a habit I never thought I’d be dealing with.Neither of my two oldest kids used a pacifier. We tried pacifiers, not out of earnest desire for them to take one but more out of desperation in those...
View ArticleSU Land-Grant Campus holds successful 75th Annual Livestock Show
“We are excited to celebrate 75 years of holding a livestock show. Southern is the only Historically Black College or University that currently holds a livestock show and we are very proud of that.”
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Tech addiction
The Center for Humane Technology, a group of prominent industry insiders concerned about the willingness and ability of certain tech companies to control the actions and attention of billions of...
View ArticleBaton Rouge will Walk to Cure Arthritis in May
Arthritis Foundation’s Baton Rouge Walk to Cure Arthritis Raises Funds for a Cure
View ArticleGuilty Pleas March 5 - 9
During the week of March 5-March 9, 2018, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.
View ArticleOur Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital announces Amazing Half Marathon race...
The starting and finish lines for all of the races were on North Boulevard downtown, and the 10K served as a qualifier for the Crescent City Classic held in New Orleans.
View ArticleSummit features best practices for seafood
“It’s just a way of life that you wouldn’t understand unless you live here,” he said. “I grew up in the seafood industry, and it’s the backbone of the state of Louisiana.”
View ArticleStay Tuned: More dark tales of the American dream on ‘American Greed’
People who scam their church congregation and naïve lottery winners, even their mother, have all appeared on “American Greed,” the show that documents the dark side of the American dream. Part of the...
View ArticleAscension Fund Grant helps APPLe Students earn HiSets
The HiSet (High School Equivalency Test) is comprised of five separate subject tests: reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. Students in the Ascension Parish Pathways Program are working...
View ArticleEast Ascension High School DECA students bring home awards
Congratulations to the following DECA members who placed in the top six in their statewide competitive events!
View ArticleMemorial service and marker dedication for Bruslie Plantation and Monroe...
The River Road African Burial Grounds Coalition, Shell, and the Burial Grounds Committee of the River Road African American Museum (RRAAM) will co-host a commemorative program honoring the lives of the...
View ArticleDave Ramsey: Not a fan of check cashing companies
Dear Dave,How do you feel about check cashing companies?— NormanDear Norman,I’m not a big fan of check cashing companies. They’re not nearly as bad as payday lenders, but it still seems kind of silly...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: A half-baked column
“I think it’s time we retired this oven,” I said to my husband as I displayed a sheet of blackened sweet potato fries. “Even the dog won’t eat these.”“Sure he will,” he said, tossing some fries on the...
View ArticleEaster eggs made easy
There are all sorts of ways to dye your Easter eggs nowadaysincluding using natural elements like beets and turmeric for coloring. Do it all from scratch or try all-set dyeing kits to make your Easter...
View ArticleNetworx: Hail damage and your homeowners insurance
A hailstorm is quite a sight to behold. Spheres of ice suddenly start falling from the sky — no matter what the season or what the temperature may be outdoors. Although a hailstorm usually lasts only a...
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