70% of people think granola bars are healthy — here's why most nutritionists...
Many of us turn to granola bars in the awkward hunger hours between lunch and dinner, where we want something quick and easy, but that won't make us too full. That's because it's the snack you can...
View ArticleRPCC and Northshore form CommunityCorps
What do you call community college volunteers who provide manpower to their local non-profits in need? Officials at River Parishes Community College (RPCC) and Northshore Technical Community College...
View ArticleVitter Congratulates La. Olympic team members
U.S. Senator David Vitter released the following statement upon the U.S. Olympic Committee naming three Louisianians to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team. Kendrick Farris of Shreveport and Seimone Augustus...
View ArticleThree things to do
A Veterans program, beauty pageant and back-to-school event are what's on tap in Ascension.
View ArticleCelebrating Ascension firefighters
Knights of Columbus Councils within Ascension Parish honored firefighters throughout the parish during its 41st Annual Firefighter and 18 [...]
View ArticleCooking to Live or Living to Cook: Charlotte's BBQ Shrimp
Sometimes people get in a rut and cook the same recipe every time they make a certain dish. For example, green bean casserole, jambalaya or red beans. Boring, you can change those dishes up a little,...
View ArticleLa Maison des Enfants held Police Appreciation Event
The La Maison Des Enfants three and four year old classes held a Police Appreciation Event on Friday, July 29. The classes spent the week learning about what police officers do and how they protect...
View ArticleWinner announced for 2016 Steak Cook-Off
The Third Annual Steak Cook-Off was held Saturday, July 30 at Juniors Meat Market in French Settlement. It was a hot day, with good food and music. The winner of the steak contest was Kenneth "Razor"...
View ArticleWorld summit to defend persecuted Christians pulls out of Russia following...
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has decided to move a May 2017 summit on Christian persecution from Moscow to Washington, D.C., following Russia's passage of a controversial law curtailing...
View ArticleTwo Ascension school receive new leadership hires
Ascension Public Schools announced new leadership hires for Head Start and St. Amant High School. Martha Mendoza Babin will become the new Director of Head Start in Donaldsonville, the district's...
View ArticleAscension native re-elected president of national association
At the annual meeting of the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM), held July 19 to July 21 in Albuquerque, the primary membership of the association—by unanimous acclimation—reelected...
View ArticleHome Help: The science of lawn care made simple
TIP OF THE WEEKAmerica has home renovation fever. At one time, a handful of home improvement shows were on late at night or during the day, but now entire networks are dedicated to showcasing remodels,...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: Getting wisdom teeth out makes them babies again
I'm a firm believer that there's humor in just about everything. With obvious exceptions like death and illness and a few others, of course. So when my oldest daughter, just north of 19, found out she...
View ArticleThe Clean Cut: Tall man brought to his knees by surprise visit from mom
Jeffrey Mayi was surprised when he came home to see his mother for the first time in 10 years.
View ArticleWhen someone you love won't change, remember these 4 things
It doesn't matter if this is your mother, husband, brother, child or just a friend. When you are not sure what to do, remember these 4 things.
View ArticleHow extreme heat can kill you
A normal internal temperature for a human being is a sweltering 98.6 degrees, so why are humans so ill-equipped to deal with heat outside our bodies?
View ArticleHow to manage back-to-school situations when you're newly divorced
Family photos aren't the only aspect of back-to-school season that overwhelms single parents like me. Other things like managing permission forms, communicating with teachers, back-to-school night and...
View ArticleBurger King just unleashed a wild new weapon in the fast-food wars
The Whopperito features the same beef that's used in the iconic Whopper sandwich but with different seasoning "to deliver an authentic Tex-Mex flavor.
View ArticleSave your stalks from wind, wildlife and other woes
"Lodging" is the technical term used when the tall, unsupported stems of grain crops fall and break. If you are a home gardener and the grain is your precious sweet corn, it's a great disappointment....
View ArticleOpinion: A call to support teacher leaders in the classroom
As the 2016 election heats up, the need to improve collaboration and leadership opportunities among teachers cannot be ignored. The future of our country depends on the strength of our teachers, who...
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