STA FFA kicks off Goodwill Tour
St. Amant FFA officers and advisors kicked off their Second Annual Goodwill Tour, with their first stop visiting Representative Johnny Berthelot. Officers shared this year’s Program of Activities as...
View Article'Ben-Hur' actor reveals on-set 'miracle' — and one big movie myth gets debunked
"Ben-Hur" actor Toby Kebbell recently revealed an on-set incident involving a stuntman who escaped potentially serious injuries, saying it was a "miracle."
View Article'Ben-Hur' actor reveals on-set 'miracle' — and one big movie myth gets debunked
"Ben-Hur" actor Toby Kebbell recently revealed an on-set incident involving a stuntman who escaped potentially serious injuries, saying it was a "miracle."
View ArticleVirginia residents bring semi-truck of supplies to APSO
Denham Springs resident Debbie Comeaux contacted her son, Tyler, last week to say she was displaced and needed some assistance. After speaking with her son, he decided to contact other friends through...
View ArticleYoung Americans come together to contribute to Louisiana flood relief effort
Who is Hussain, a non-profit organization that seeks to inspire people through the timeless example of Hussain ibn Ali to bring positive change in the world, visited Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in...
View ArticleCommunity members host large giveaway
For area business owner, Ynohtna Tureaud, when her community calls, the only correct response is action. So when flood waters ravished parts of Ascension Parish, she pooled together residents to give...
View ArticleDo teens still respect the Bible? New study reveals the answer
Do American teenagers still have reverence for the Bible? That's a central question that guided a recently released report about youths' biblical engagement.
View ArticleHollywood actor isn't a fan of marriage, says it is 'unromantic' — what does...
Actor Hugh Grant apparently doesn't have a high opinion of monogamy, recently telling radio host Howard Stern he doesn't believe it's practical.
View ArticleFamed Christian singer reveals how a shocking cancer diagnosis taught him a...
When Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall was confronted last year with the life-changing reality that he had kidney cancer, he was absolutely taken aback.
View ArticleHome Help: 5 ideas for repurposing kids’ bedrooms
TIP OF THE WEEKNow that your kids have launched lives of their own, you may be considering how to maximize the extra space they left behind.Making renovations can be a fun way to turn their now-empty...
View ArticleGonzales Middle teachers receive Ascension Fund Grants
On Thursday, Aug. 4, Gonzales Middle School Teachers, Cody Hesser, Melissa Olinde and Carla Duplechin, were awarded Ascension Fund Grants. The grants will be used to provide opportunities for students...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: Forgiveness really is divine
Fact: We all make mistakes. Another fact: We seldom set out to make the kinds of mistakes that will deliberately hurt people we care about, yet we often make them anyway. Last fact: If we all learned...
View ArticleGet A Life: Be a part of the universe
Whenever I was invited to someone's home, I was expected to go there with a set of rules that I was given since birth. I actually think my mother began her program on manners when I was in utero. The...
View ArticleKent Bush: Sometimes the small things aren’t so small
I'm 45 years old.I have worked for newspapers for more than 20 years. During that time I have written more than 2,000 columns. Last year alone I won a national award within our corporation and two...
View ArticleEAHS uplifts St. Amant High School
East Ascension High School is sponsoring a t-shirt to benefit St. Amant High School. The shirts were sold Friday at EA's Jamboree, and by popular demand, a re-order is happening through Wednesday, Aug....
View ArticleNine back-to-school tips to help parents bridge the chasm between home and...
From emailing the teacher to volunteering in the classroom, experts at National Louis University offer ideas to help your child make a smooth transition.
View ArticleMuch more than just a pretty plate
Why would the mere appearance of that food matter to home cooks?It's a trickle-down thing: You're not plating haute cuisine in getting dinner on the table, but "eating with one's eyes" has been studied...
View ArticleOverspecialization, overtraining up injuries and burnout in kids sports
Kids who have specialized in a single sport should discuss their goals with parents or coaches, according to the guidance statement published in Pediatrics. Taking at least three months off their...
View ArticleThis kitchen gadget can automatically turn fruit into hard cider
Brewing hard cider at home can feel daunting — there are lots of ingredients, and the process can be hard to get just right. A new app-connected appliance, called the Alchema, makes it easy. All you...
View ArticleLSMSA reopens applications for students in affected areas
Realizing that many families and schools across the southern region have been impacted by the disastrous flood waters this past week, the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts has reopened...
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