Warning: 3 mistakes that hinder complete forgiveness
In order for your marriage to be all that God intends it to be, it's vital to learn to forgive each other.
View ArticleWill the doctor virtually see you now?
Google and Apple have some bright ideas about the future of health care. Not so long ago, AT&T and Verizon Communications had similar ideas: a networked world of devices and services that would...
View ArticleGirls outscore boys on inaugural national test of technology, engineering skills
Girls outperformed boys on a national test of technology and engineering literacy that the federal government administered for the first time in 2014.
View ArticleThe really important thing you shouldn't do when you're pregnant: listen to...
Two new studies released last week may have caused panic among parents, but they shouldn't. Here's why:
View ArticleHow to make chicken meatballs
Breadcrumbs, seasoning, a bit of broth and of course chicken to make this recipe. Learn how to make these delicious chicken meatballs.
View ArticleThe tiny treasures that grow on the soggy side of the yard
When spring comes, I keep a sharp eye on the wet parts of our property. The two great forces of spring are sun and water, and as the days grow longer and warmer, the ditch we have dug to drain excess...
View ArticleSupreme Court sends birth control mandate challenge back to lower courts
Supreme Court justices unanimously agreed to send Zubik v. Burwell back to the lower courts and noted that compromise is possible.
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Frozen ham best used within 3 months
Q: My question is on leftover ham. We cooked a ham for Easter (March 27) and put leftovers in the freezer. How long will the leftover ham keep frozen?— Erin Hennessey, Columbus, OhioA: Ham will keep...
View ArticleKitchen Call: Waiting for summer tomatoes
On a whim, I bought fresh peaches from the upscale produce store this week. They were not local in May, and I didn't expect much, but the sight of them in the nearly continual rain made me long for...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: The difference between scones and biscuits, and other food...
I think I am becoming the Cliff Clavin of food trivia.For those of you too young to recall (or too young to stay up to watch late-night reruns), Cliff was a character on the 1980s sitcom "Cheers" — a...
View ArticleMore things to do
Park beautification to be heldA park beautification day will be held for Jackie Robinson Memorial Park, 35638 Coco Road, Geismar, on May 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community volunteers wanting to...
View ArticleSpecial Olympics Torch Run hits Gonzales
The annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will pass through Gonzales on May 19. The run will begin at the Gonzales Municipal Park and end at the Arc of East Ascension on E. Ascension...
View ArticleReligion News: Pope Francis open to women being ordained as deacons
WEEK IN RELIGIONPope Francis caused a stir in the Catholic church last week when he agreed to explore the idea of ordaining women as deacons during a chat with hundreds of sisters from the...
View ArticleHow to collect art for your home
Collecting art for your home doesn't have to be expensive or daunting. It doesn't have to happen all at once, and the art doesn't have to match your couch.
View ArticleWalk your way to better health
We've heard it before: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Such a cliche, right?
View ArticleBalancing Act: For kids whose parents battle cancer, a camp where they can...
Camp Kesem holds more than 70 free camps at college campuses across the country, run by college student volunteers who are trained to support, inspire, nurture and entertain kids who've lost a parent...
View ArticleAre GMO crops safe? Focus on the plant, not the process, scientists say
The biotech industry has long argued that GE crops are safe to humans, animals and the environment generally and that these crops can improve yields and in some cases reduce the need for pesticides....
View ArticleWhat's lost when people stop talking about faith in public?
When people stop talking about their faith in public, they miss out on helping people in need and correcting unfair stereotypes, faith leaders said.
View ArticleUber may make its way to Ascension
Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced the Parish Council will consider the introduction of a ride sharing ordinance at tonight's meeting in Gonzales, which would pave the way for...
View ArticleAscension graduates awarded scholarships
Ascension Parish high schools held their 2016 senior graduations last week. Throughout the school year, various students were awarded numerous scholarships for their academic success, including the...
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