Residents graduate from Tulane University
Tulane University awarded degrees to nearly 3,000 graduates on May 14 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Ascension Parish residents who received their degrees include Alexander Mapel,...
View ArticleAscension Parish students honored by their universities
LSU Law Three Ascension Parish natives were named Dean's Scholars and two were named Paul M. Hebert Scholars by the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center for the Spring 2016 semester. [...]
View ArticleArea students recognized by OLOL
Over 190 Our Lady of the Lake College students graduated with a master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees during the College’s commencement exercises on May 23. Special recognition went to Rachel St....
View ArticleGeismar baker to appear on Food Network's "Cake Wars"
On Monday, Ascension's own Kelly Williams will battle it out on Food Network's "Cake Wars". It's a competition the 34-year-old Geismar resident said he has been pushed to do for years. "Everybody kept...
View ArticleHow one journalist exposed the unbelievable origin of 'The Gospel of Jesus'...
The mystery surrounding the papyrus fragment, outlined in a new article from The Atlantic, is like a real-life "Da Vinci Code."
View ArticleHome Help: Simple tips to save money, conserve energy as the heat rises
TIP OF THE WEEKWith temperatures - and therefore, electric bills - on the rise, American homeowners are looking for the most effective ways to make the biggest dent in their energy bills; however, many...
View ArticleThe 23rd JDC announces 2016 scholarship winners
The 23rd Judicial District Bar Association has announced an East Ascension High School graduate as one of its annual scholarship award recipients. Blaire Laiche from East Ascension High School has...
View ArticleLSMSA Geismar student graduates with distinction
Six seniors from the Class of 2016 graduated with distinction and earned the highest academic honor given by the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts during the commencement ceremony held...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: We need to treasure every moment
Here's the harsh reality: The world is not an easy place to live in sometimes. Not with all of the human suffering and violence and tragedy we see so often everywhere around us.We're still fighting...
View ArticleGet A Life: Getting a grip on anger
I often wonder why anger has become so much a part of the American culture. It feels like a lot of individuals use it as a way to deal with all kinds of situations rather than rational dialogue and...
View ArticleDr. June: Ignoring friends seems suspicious
Dear Dr. June: Why do some friends ignore you when you are telling them something that seems like it would interest both of you? Sometimes we'll all be together and they just ignore when I tell them...
View ArticleDoctors urging use of HPV vaccine [video]
The vaccine's low uptake among preteens and adolescents belies its universally acknowledged effectiveness in preventing the most common sexually transmitted infections linked to the human papillomavirus
View ArticleSecrets to having a no till garden
Want to save your aching back from double digging or rototilling in the garden? Kevin Marini has a plan for you. Although it's not as simple as just sticking a plant in untouched earth, it's fairly...
View ArticleHeat dinner up fast with Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice
This is a one-dish quick and easy dinner. Chicken and rice made with Puerto Rican sofrito is the secret to this dish.
View ArticleHow much sleep do kids and teens really need? New recommendations from experts
The bottom line: Too many young people aren't getting the sleep they need.
View Article5 ways to deal with extroverts at church when you are an introvert
Introverts often feel annoyed, misunderstood, and left out. Here are 5 things you can do to make your church experience better.
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Raising Awareness for suicide prevention
Dear Editor, Suicide is one of the ten leading causes of death in the United States, and it's preventable. Nine out of ten people who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental health condition, like...
View ArticleGardens of the month yards, June
The Gonzales Garden Club chose Yard of the Month properties for June. A Gonzales home, a children’s playground and a commercial flower bed island were recognized three locations for aesthetic value.
View ArticleCentral Primary third grade quarter four honor roll, 2015-2016
Central Primary School is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2015-2016 Q4 Honor Roll. In order to be considered for honor roll, students in grades first through fifth must meet the following...
View ArticleCentral Primary fourth grade quarter four honor roll, 2015-2016
Central Primary School is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2015-2016 Q4 Honor Roll. In order to be considered for honor roll, students in grades first through fifth must meet the following...
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