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View ArticleLocal guitar maker Cantey discusses craft
"It's like a big puzzle," he said. "Some are easy, like a string change, kind of little setup stuff. Bone nut, bone saddle, fix a couple things. Fix the height. Fix the action."
View ArticleAPSO Arrest Report
The following was obtained by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office the week ending April 19 and does not reflect guilt or innocence.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: What smells so doggone bad?
After he had 12 ear infections in three years, I finally decided the time had come to take our youngest to a specialist. Of course this visit wasn’t covered by insurance and it cost an obscene amount...
View ArticleBook review: ‘Southern Storm’ chronicles aftermath of Southern Airways Flight...
Professional pilots such as Rick Erwin study plane crashes to learn how to understand and avoid what may have led to the disaster.One incident Erwin has become an expert on is the events that led to...
View ArticlePassages from the Bible discovered behind an ancient Quran manuscript
French scholar Dr. Elenore Cellard discovered that there was a faint manuscript of the Bible on the back of a manuscript of the Quran.
View ArticleEveryone into the pool! Find fun floats for summer splashing
Summer will soon be here and the whole family will seek out the closest pool. Whether it's in your own backyard, a block away at your best friend's house or that pool, lake or ocean the kids just will...
View ArticleNetworx: Overseeding for a thicker, healthier lawn
Overseeding is the type of home improvement hack we love. This process simplifies an often difficult and frustrating chore — growing a lush green lawn — and makes it both doable and affordable for the...
View ArticleThe Farr Side: Verne Troyer proved doors can be opened
When I learned the news Verne Troyer had passed away Saturday, I was immediately saddened. This little guy brought so much joy to so many. Troyer was 49.He was best known for playing Mini-Me in the...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: When discussing politics, don’t get personal
Don’t get personal. Insults are a wedge in the ever-widening divide among us. We are not one-dimensional beings. Have I been guilty of hurtful language in the past? Yes. But now I realize I can voice...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: Tone your shoulders and chest with this move
There’s something refreshing about a springtime breeze and the warmth of the sun on your skin. A little vitamin D has many health benefits and best of all it’s free.With all the sun-filled days, tank...
View ArticleThe roadblocks keeping Muslims from becoming activists for religious freedom
In the Middle East, Muslims who support religious freedom are sometimes silenced. Even in the U.S., they're often left out of efforts to protect conscience rights.
View ArticleReligion takes center stage during oral arguments on Trump's travel ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday considered President Donald Trump's travel ban, weighing whether restricting travel from five Muslim-majority countries constitutes anti-Muslim discrimination.
View ArticleAPSO Arrest Report
The following was obtained by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office the week ending April 26 and does not reflect guilt or innocence.
View ArticleLooking Up: Man in the Moon, for all the ages
Arrival of the Moon at its full phase April 29, will bring many admiring faces as people look up toward the "face of the ages" staring back. That’s the faithful face of the Man in the Moon, the...
View ArticleTravel: Gulf Islands National Seashore provides peaceful retreat in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Mississippi — Riding the passenger ferry to West Ship Island, 10 miles offshore, I had a strong feeling of moving not just through space, but through time. We were leaving behind the glitz...
View ArticleTicket to Write: Davis’‘Presidential Library’ gives visitors a taste of the...
Jefferson Davis could have been a hero of American history, if not on the level of a George Washington, certainly equivalent to a Franklin Pierce or Chester Arthur.Davis served as a U.S. Senator and as...
View ArticleIs this the place of Christ's baptism?
There are competing locations for the baptism of Jesus. The site in today's Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan may be the best of them.
View ArticleThis viral photo of teens praying before prom is sparking outrage
A photo of a group of teens in California praying before dinner on prom night caused an uproar on social media.
View ArticleGoing green at home
Disclosure: We earn commissions from purchases made after clicking curated product links.Real Simple conveys easy steps toward a green and vibrant planet including Meatless Mondays — the United...
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