Buying a rug can be a big purchase. Here's what to think through.
Maybe you're tired of looking at the grubby rug on your living room floor. Or maybe you're tired of looking at the rug-less floor. Either way, buying a rug can seem intimidating. If you're gathering...
View ArticleSTD rates hit record high in U.S. as screening clinics close
Infections from three sexually transmitted diseases have hit another record high, federal health officials reported.More than 1.5 million cases of chlamydia were reported last year, up 6 percent from...
View Article6 eating habits that are killing your productivity at the office
When you think about increasing your work output and making hours spent at the office more efficient, you may think about optimizing your to-do list, installing a social media blocker or shutting the...
View ArticleWhen your baby outgrows you
Our little babies turn to us with adoring eyes and broad smiles. We rock them to sleep while singing a quiet lullaby. We delight as they find their shadows, take their first toddling steps and learn to...
View ArticleGonzales Rotary donates $6000 to St. Theresa Food Pantry
The Rotary Club District 6200 presented St. Theresa Food Pantry with a $6000 check to be used to purchase food and items for victims of the 2016 Flood. The donation came through Grants from Gonzales...
View ArticleGeorgia-Pacific helps with needed school supplies
During these hard times after the flood, getting back to school can be a hardship for many schools. The Livingston Parish and Ascension Parish schools were greatly impacted by this disaster. Many of...
View ArticleParish announces Trick-or-Treating hours
At its Oct. 20 meeting, the Ascension Parish Council set Trick-or-Treat hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween, Monday Oct. 31. Trick-or-Treating is limited to children ages 12 and younger, who...
View ArticleBeyond dyslexia fonts: What parents can do to help kids who struggle with...
One in five people have dyslexia, and it affects people who use both languages based on alphabets (such as English) or logographics (such as Mandarin, Korean, etc.), making it a worldwide issue....
View ArticleFive tips for the perfect bath
The era of the trophy kitchen being the single most important room of the house appears to be fading. For Barbara Sallick, co-founder of Waterworks, bathrooms reflect a more personal style than the...
View Article8 tweaks to make good-for-you foods even better
I find it fascinating to see the depth of information that researchers can learn about the food we eat. Beyond the nutritional value of meals, scientists are working to uncover how certain foods should...
View Article4-H fundraiser to benefit Ascension Club
The LSU Ag Center is holding a 4-H fundraiser that will benefit the Ascension Parish 4-H Foundation, which aims to increase scholarships and programs. Pre-orders for the sweet potato and peeled pecan...
View ArticleGonzales Garden Club October Yards of the Month
The home of Glen and Wendy LeBlanc at 1015 Eva was chosen as the Residential Yard of the Month. This expertly designed landscape is comprised of the healthy greenery of crape myrtles, holly, camellias,...
View ArticleSt. Elizabeth alumna recognized by state
Theresa Julien and her granddaughter Maya were invited by Arete Scholars to the Louisiana Family Forum Legislative Awards Gala on Sept. 16. The organization promotes traditional family values, the...
View ArticleSchool anti-bullying campaign begins
Ascension Public Schools and the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) have teamed up to launch an anti-bullying campaign. The "Report Bullying!" campaign features an anonymous text message...
View ArticleLSMSA to present fall dance concert
The Department of Creative and Performing Arts at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts will present its fourth annual fall dance concert Friday through Sunday, Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, in...
View ArticleLSMSA welcomes Ascension students during matriculation ceremony
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts welcomed 160 new students during the school’s annual matriculation ceremony held on Sept. 2, in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium located on the campus...
View ArticleWhy some Christians celebrated the news about the 3-parent baby
When doctors announced a baby carrying the genetic material of three people was born in Mexico, Christians were divided on the ethical questions the procedure raises. Here are the issues behind...
View ArticleRelay for Life kick-off to be held Wednesday
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Ascension Parish is holding a kick-off meeting on Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Arena D at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. For more information visit...
View ArticleCandidate community forum to be held Tuesday
The American Legion Post #557 is holding a community forum on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. for the community to meet their candidates and ask questions. Moderators will be Stella Lewis and Terrance Rixner from...
View ArticleHalloween events
Gonzales Rotary Trick or Treat event The Gonzales Rotary Club will hold their annual "Trick or Treat" for canned goods event to benefit St. Theresa Food Pantry on Oct. 25 from 5 p .m. to 8 p.m. The...
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