The Farr Side: Calum Scott is latest entry in British Invasion
America has long had an appreciation for artists from across the pond. In the 1960s, it was “The British Invasion,” when artists like The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, The Animals, Gerry and the...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: March for Our Lives: Reasonable gun control measures
On March 24 in Washington D.C. and across the nation, Generation Z will lead “March for Our Lives.” I, too, will march in Boston for common sense gun protection, such as a ban on assault weapons and...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: Banded side step will challenge your lower body
We have made it to the middle of March, and some may say, it is by the luck of the Irish. Whether you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or not, you can always practice your best leprechaun moves.When I think...
View ArticleHigh-tech humans: Robotic exoskeleton helps patients learn to walk again
David Evans moved slowly and deliberately down a hallway at the OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital, getting help not just from physical therapists but also from a new robotic device designed to give...
View ArticleLooking Up: Stars are shining under your feet
The entire night sky before you- what a wonderful thought. Yet, this will never be unless you are an astronaut. An entire planet blocks half the sky. Ever wonder what shines under our feet, on the...
View ArticleTravel: Pair of Colorado towns offer convenience, value
SILVERTHORNE, Colorado — The gold and silver have mostly played out along the Blue River, where hardscrabble prospectors started digging in the late 19th century. Now, much of the region’s economy is...
View ArticleTop 10 things to reduce allergies this Spring
When the Spring season evolves, allergic symptoms tend to worsen over time.
View ArticleReligion comes to South by Southwest
For the first time this year, the annual celebration of musical and technological innovation featured a series of faith-based sessions.
View ArticleArmenia, the first Christian nation
Westerners typically think of Constantine the Great as the first Christian ruler, but Tiridates III has him beat by a decade.
View Article4-H'er celebrates big livestock show win after years of hard work, perseverance
“You’ve got to have passion for it,” she said. “You can’t give up when things get tough. If you want to get better, you have to work for it. I didn’t care — I could have had the ugliest lamb out there,...
View ArticleYouths earn Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards
For the past 20 years, the premier exhibitor program has recognized 4-H and FFA members who may not have champion animals but who have a thorough understanding of animal science.
View ArticleLivestock show awards honor 4-H, FFA members, volunteer
They received non-exhibiting awards that were presented during a ceremony held at the conclusion of the show, which took place Feb. 10 to 17 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
View ArticleNew Orleans garden show scheduled for April 7-8
“This show is a celebration of all things horticultural,” said LSU AgCenter horticulturalist in Orleans Parish Joe Willis. “It’s where new gardeners can come to learn what, when, where and how, and...
View ArticleSammy's Grill Give Back Night benefits New Beginnings
New Beginnings is a project benefitting a sober living home for women fighting addiction in Ascension Parish.
View ArticleLSMSA to offer Summer @LSMSA
Early registration for Summer @LSMSA will be held now through Saturday, March 31.
View ArticleRetired LSMSA instructor discusses Jewish faith with students
Students enrolled in the Abrahamic Faiths class at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts learned about the Jewish faith from retired LSMSA English instructor Dr. Art Williams.The class...
View ArticleCARA's House hosts Spring Fling Baby Shower for family fun
Admission is free, but food and some activities will require donations.
View ArticleBook Notes: Franklin and Eleanor — and Lorena
“White Houses” By Amy Bloom. Random House, New York, February 2018. $27. 218 pages.What’s most surprising about “White Houses,” Amy Bloom’s thought-provoking novel about Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena...
View ArticleLa. Sportsman Show and Festival draws thousands to Lamar-Dixon
Lamar-Dixon has welcomed show guests for the past 12 years of the show's 39 year history. Fisher said they just revived the Superdome show last year. The event is now held in Gonzales in March and...
View ArticleVoices for Children Bowl to benefit Child Advocacy Services
Groups that are interested in being involved in the 2018 Voices for Children Bowl Flag Football Tournament can contact Child Advocacy Services.
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