'These people matter': Hollywood exec prepares for an entirely new role — in...
The incoming leader of Prison Fellowship, a Christian ministry that helps inmates find faith and learn life skills, believes that citizens simply "can't ignore 2.2 million incarcerated people in America."
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Table, kosher, sea salt differ in subtle ways
Q: What is the difference between sea salt, kosher salt and table salt?— W.L.H., Columbus, OhioA: In general, salt is salt — the chemical compound known as sodium chloride.Table salt is the...
View ArticleIs it morally wrong to gamble and play the lottery?
An Alabama pastor is speaking out against his state's apparent openness to implementing a lottery system, claiming that such a prospect would "target the poor" and offer up false hope to those...
View ArticleUse this field guide to identify mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus
More than 3,500 different species exist to bite us and suck our blood for survival. Now that Zika is spreading via American mosquitoes in Miami, it's even more imperative to figure out which ones live...
View ArticleRaising deserving children in an entitled world
We live in a world of instant gratification. With one tap on a smartphone, you can essentially have whatever you want. Patience is a virtue, but it is a rare one in the rising generation. We hurt our...
View ArticleLove hazelnuts, love this pasta that's ready in no time
Hazelnuts have been favored for centuries and that's not just because the nuts have a little sweetness when toasted/roasted - and really, they should be sold that way.
View ArticleNetworx: Organize your home with simple storage dos and don’ts
No matter how small or large a home you happen to live in, chances are you would love to increase your storage space. Now, you could rush out and add a room to the house, just to accommodate all your...
View ArticleSt. Theresa of Avilia hosts Appreciation Lunch for law enforcement
St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales recently hosted a two-day Appreciation Lunch for the Men and Women in Blue who serve in Ascension Parish. Officers and staff from the Ascension Parish...
View ArticleReligion News: Panel named to study women as deacons
WEEK IN RELIGIONAfter making headlines in May for calling for the exploration of women being ordained as deacons in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis followed through on his pledge by appointing seven...
View ArticleRisk factors for heart disease increase before menopause
Risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke increase more quickly than expected in the years preceding menopause, according to new research, and the risk factors seem to be more prominent in...
View ArticleTarget is overhauling its kids' clothing business
Target has already been trying to shake up the way products are sold to to children. According to Target's website, the new label will launch on July 17, and a line for toddlers will launch on August 7.
View ArticleA zippy marinade does double duty for steaks that need a tenderizing touch
I love a good steak, but whenever there's the opportunity to serve one, I think I should fuss a bit more. Do something more special, something that my friends will not have cooked on a Monday night....
View ArticleParish Schools announce meal policy
The Ascension Public Schools Child Nutrition Program announces its policy for free and reduced price meals served under the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program(s). All schools and...
View ArticlePrairieville Middle Prep Day
Prairieville Middle School is hosting their Prep Day on Saturday, Aug. 6. Eighth grade will meet from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., seventh grade from 10:30 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m. and sixth grade from noon to 1 p.m....
View ArticlePokemon Go finds home for PokeStops in East Ascension
The new hit smartphone game, Pokémon Go, has been all the craze over the last few weeks, bringing many to new places to find wandering Pokémon. Here in Ascension there are not only many sought after...
View ArticlePope Francis says these 3 words are the key to a healthy relationship; do...
The Catholic leader addressed couples last week in Krakow, Poland. Family life has been one of his key concerns during his papacy.
View ArticleSt. Amant community to honor fallen officer Thomas LaValley
The St. Amant community will honor the late Officer Thomas LaValley this evening at 6 p.m. with a prayer and balloon release at the Holy Rosary Cemetery, 44450 La. 429.St. Amant Volunteer Fire Dept....
View ArticleSatisfy your Oreo craving with these 4 tempting treats
Who can turn down any dessert with Oreos involved? I know I can't! The chocolatey crunch of the cookie paired with the creamy center tantalizes my taste buds and makes my mouth water at just the thought.
View ArticleSmooth out these common wrinkles in your drying routine
Although you might see college students cramming as many clothes as they can into a dryer and slamming the door shut, the pros say you really shouldn't fill it more than halfway full. Otherwise, your...
View ArticleAmazon's Echo is teaching my kid to be rude
You see, the prompt command to activate the Echo is “Alexa…” not “Alexa, please.” Learning at a young age is often about repetitive norms and cause/effect. Cognitively I’m not sure a kid gets why you...
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