Grammar Guy: Battle of the Latin abbreviations
You probably weren’t surprised to learn I was an English major for one semester in college. This week, I’m leveling up the nerd factor and divulging another academic secret of mine: I took three years...
View ArticleWhat's the difference between service and support animals?
Debates ensue regarding what constitutes a service animal versus an emotional support or psychiatric therapy animal.
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Learning from differences
In his book, “Far From the Tree,” Andrew Solomon points out that the use of the term “reproduction” in regard to having a baby is misleading in suggesting that two people are coming together to...
View ArticleStay Tuned: Slow but steady intrigue on ‘The Terror’
It’s an ominous title and “The Terror,” a drama about the British Royal Navy’s ill-fated voyage to find the Northwest Passage, delivers a dose of fear but with mixed results. While the series excels at...
View Article'We were both very religious': This new Star Wars star was friends with Mike...
Actor Woody Harrelson recently talked on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” about a religious experience he had while in college.
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: 'Go home and love your family'
Music and the Spoken Word for May 12.
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: No more lazy days of summer
When I think back to the summers of my childhood, I’m reminded of long days at the neighborhood pool, playing “Marco Polo” with other kids or diving for objects in the deep end while the lifeguard’s...
View ArticleDave Ramsey: Save up, or get a mortgage?
Dear Dave,I’m 28, single, and I just became debt-free. In addition, I make $70,000 a year and have the equivalent of six months of expenses set aside for emergencies. Should I save up to pay cash for a...
View ArticleAPSO Arrest Report
The following was obtained by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office the week ending May 10 and does not reflect guilt or innocence.
View ArticleBulls, Bands and Barrels stampedes into Gonzales!
Clay Walker to headline as featured entertainment
View ArticleRestaurant owner offers more than Shawarma
He even speaks publicly to motivate students. He begins by trying to explain how hard it was for him to begin his life in America, not knowing English. He demonstrates by asking the students to read...
View ArticleArea Briefs
To be featured in the parish briefs, email Editor Greg Fischer: editor@weeklycitizen.com or news@donaldsonvillechief.com, both are directed to the same place.
View ArticleCampaign for people with intellectual disabilities
From their annual fund drive campaign, they raised over $2000.00 and donated all proceeds collected to The Arc of East Ascension in Gonzales, Louisiana.
View ArticleLSMSA seniors take one step closer to graduation
Members of the Class of 2018 at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts took one step closer to graduation as they picked up their cap and gown from the boardroom on Wednesday, May 9.
View ArticlePlants that can improve your home's health
Indoor plants are a good idea for various reasons, namely to beautify, to purify air, and to trap and absorb pollutants. Horticulture magazine last fall shared other reasons, including that indoor plants:
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Dog allergies, part deux
“I have some good news and I have some bad news,” I told my husband.“Give me the good news first.”“OK. The vet doesn’t think the dog’s ear infections are from a food allergy after all, so we don’t have...
View ArticleJennie Geisler: God save the scones and other British fare
Well, I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there’s a certain couple getting married in England this weekend. Something to do with the sixth in line to the throne, I hear, so there will be much pomp and...
View ArticleSusan Sparks: WHAT Am I Doing?
Recently, I’ve found myself facing a scary and unsettling reality. I will walk into a room and have no idea why I’m there. Have you experienced this? Please tell me “yes.” For instance, yesterday as I...
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