Three things to do
A rodeo, family weekend and gun show are what's on tap in Ascension.
View ArticleRaising Cane's visits Gonzales Middle
On Monday, May 10, General Manager of Raising Cane's Gonzales, Mr. Nick Butler, rewarded all staff members at Gonzales Middle School with "A Free Box Combo" gift card as a Thank you for "everything...
View ArticleArc of EA hosts annual Family Fun Day
After month of delays, and two cancelations, the Arc of East Ascension held their Family Fun Day on May 13. The annual event is held every March in aliment with Developmental Disability Awareness...
View ArticleHow safe are carnival rides?
What do safety statistics say about the risk, and what can parents do to ensure their children are safe?
View Article5 tips for growing food at your apartment (and above it)
Sprawling, elevated farm with dozens of varieties of produce, plus bees, chickens, and rabbits—won’t work for everyone. But no matter your housing situation, there’s something any urban dweller can...
View ArticleRPCC graduates enjoy their commencement
Equipped with Associate Degrees for transfer and credentials for workforce in high-skilled areas like process technology, welding and drafting, the 269 members of the River Parishes Community College...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Shared recipes help us remember their creators on holiday
Memorial Day will soon be here, marking the unofficial start to summer.Somewhere between putting hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill and whipping up the first bowl of potato salad, we should all take...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Jam session offered on preserving terms
Q: What's the difference between jelly, jam and preserves?— J. Timothy Laffin, Hillard, OhioA: Jelly is made with fruit juice, sugar and pectin, resulting in a clear spread.Jam is made with crushed...
View ArticleKitchen Call: A party in the supermarket
Chefs know how to throw a party on their night off. Last week, food professionals from several organizations gathered at Wegmans Market in Burlington. Restaurant chefs, farm chefs, TV chefs, private...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: That’s the way the ball bounces
"Do you know if there are any rehabs for dogs?" I asked my husband."And you're asking me this because ""I think Monty has a tennis ball addiction," I said solemnly.We both looked down at the dog who...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Discrimination in America: Who's next?
In the past, to be called "discriminating" was high praise. We rarely hear the adjective used that way (or used at all) anymore, but the noun and verb are everywhere. News stories about discrimination...
View ArticleThree things to do
A book signing, Jambalaya Festival and Memorial Day Service are what's on tap in Ascension.
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Summer arts camp to be heldYouth For Real is sponsoring a Summer Art Camp this summer, May 30 through June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. The summer camp will be held at the Geismar Community Center located at...
View ArticleHow to make your own (great-smelling) citronella candle [video]
Get ready for summer by learning how to make your own citronella candle that looks and smells amazing.
View ArticleThis is how U.S. officials plan to protect Olympic athletes from Zika
Although U.S. officials have repeatedly stressed that Team USA's athletes face a low risk of infection, the measures taken by the Olympic staff highlight how seriously officials are taking the Zika...
View ArticleThis summer, we suggest these untried and true recipes
So we're officially vouching for these recipes, culled from new spring and summer cookbooks. They're a little different and thoroughly delicious.
View ArticleReligion News: Pope Francis brings faiths together
WEEK IN RELIGIONHoping to build a greater understanding and dialogue between the Catholic Church and Sunni Islam, Pope Francis met with Sheikh Amed al-Tayeb, the grand imam of Cairo's al-Azhar mosque,...
View ArticleGet a head start on beating migraines
As a child, I suffered from migraines, and they remain a common problem for kids these days. In fact, about 10 percent of U.S. children (7.5 million kids!) suffer from migraines, with an average loss...
View ArticleWill that be for here or to go? Astronauts chow down on meal designed by...
The brief video shows a few working guys on a lunch break. Having gotten delivery, they're gathered around a gadget-packed desk, eating from takeout containers.
View ArticleHere’s How: Install a wall shelf in a bedroom
Dear James: I really need to organize my bedroom. I have noticed how organized my friend's room is. Do you have any suggestions for some easy-to-install shelves that won't take up my already limited...
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