Having a heart for Bennett
A live and silent auction fundraising event will be held on June 18 to benefit the yet-born Bennett Babin, whose mother, Alli Babin, received notice during her 20 week sonogram that he will be born...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Society must change to stop rape
About one in five women are raped in their lifetime, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.But even a single rape is too many.There was a public outcry that exploded last week over...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Leaving home without leaving the faith
A survey from the early 2000s revealed that less than half of college students attend a single church service during their freshman year. Perhaps that doesn't surprise you, but it should. The survey...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Grandparents: A mixed blessing
An old joke says that the reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have an enemy in common. Grandparents love to give, children love to receive, and parents may seem to both...
View ArticleMillennials are abandoning restaurants for an unexpected place
More and more grocery stores are morphing into "grocerants" and devoting a larger part of their stores to prepared foods in a bid to attract more millennials.
View ArticleHow to keep your kids sun safe this summer
Summer is here and kids are out of school kids are out of school for summer break. While you are enjoying the sun, taking precautions to protect your kids from the harmful rays will pose some long-term...
View ArticleWhat's really causing that red wine headache
That great glass of cabernet sauvignon can sometimes come with a price, a headache. Setting aside those who suffer routinely from migraines or someone who tied one too many on the night before, even...
View ArticleDiggin' In: Wild petunia provides pretty summer flowers
Petunias produce pretty summer flowers, and the native Carolina wild petunia is no exception. The petunia blooms May through September, with each flower lasting only a day but followed by other blooms...
View ArticleMeet the 2016 Dancing for a Cause dancers
The Arc of East Ascension has announced their 2016 dancers for their annual Dancing for a Cause fundraiser. Dancers, which include notable leaders in Ascension Parish and surrounding areas, will dance...
View ArticleGet A Life: Stop worrying about the aging process
I must admit that I've had my share of fears and tears about the advancing years, but you really have to laugh at what's going on. Anytime I would have a concern about getting older, I would...
View ArticleHow a Brooklyn pool reignited debates over religious accommodation
A pool in New York City's Williamsburg neighborhood offers nearly eight hours of women-only swimming each week.
View ArticleHow a smile at Wal-Mart saved my day
A few days ago I woke up with a vision for the day as wide as the Grand Canyon. I had energy, big goals and hope in my heart.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Add a B’ to garage sale and you have garbage
As a former city girl and apartment dweller, I always longed for the days when I would own a house with a basement and attic for storage.However, as a homeowner, I soon learned that storage quickly...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Mozzarella hardly sole option for pizza
Q: A number of years ago, I had a pizza like no other. I was told that mozzarella cheese was not used. I am trying to duplicate the taste. Do you know of any cheese that stretches like mozzarella?—...
View ArticleKitchen Call: Everything’s better on the grill
I've given up the charcoal grill. No more lugging bulky bags of charcoal. Forget the endless wait for coals to turn red, then white. And out with unevenly cooked food, burnt on one end, raw on the...
View ArticleDr. June Hall: Going around in circles not healthy
Dear Dr. June: My friend has been married seven years. The marriage has been in and out for the past year and half. When it's good, her husband is great but he's a real pain in the neck when it's bad....
View Article7 mistakes you'll probably make in your first apartment
If you’re looking for your first apartment — whether on your own or shared with a roommate — you’re probably eager and excited, daydreaming about the freedom. Here are seven common first-time renter...
View ArticleThere's no offseason for healthy habits
For National Football League fans such as myself, this is a barren time, with the draft well behind us and even preseason games (ugh) still almost two months away. So, I took the opportunity to speak...
View Article7 important things you can do to keep your child safe at the zoo
Injuries and death at zoos aren't a rarity. There are several ways that parents can help their children stay safe at the zoo. Here are a some tips.
View Article5 foods that will keep you hydrated
The sun is getting hotter and hotter, and you're getting sweatier and sweatier. I get it. Don't lift up your arms. Here are five foods that have such high water content that they'll keep you hydrated.
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