18 'healthy' beverages that surprisingly contain a ton of sugar
Sugar appears in unsuspecting foods and beverages. We took a look at a few 'healthy' beverages to see how much sugar they actually contain. All of the drinks had more sugar than what the WHO recommends.
View ArticleLloyd Garver: Brussels and basketball
Probably like many sports fans I spent too many hours after the terrorists struck last week, watching TV and guiltily switching back and forth from Brussels to basketball. And then those two worlds...
View ArticleGonzales Middle hosts third nine weeks Family Night
On Tuesday, March 1, Gonzales Middle School held its Third Nine Weeks Family Math / Science Night. Gonzales Middle School hosts Family Nights throughout the school year to demonstrate for...
View ArticleCrawfish festival to be held April 2
Local TV show host Rodney Dupuy is hosting his third annual South Louisiana Crawfish Boil, Craft & Car Show at Lamar Dixon Expo Center on April 2 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The celebrity guest judges...
View ArticleA Bizzy Bunch learns about doughnut decorating
A Bizzy Bunchvisited Thee Heavenly Donut on Highland Road recently to learn how to decorate donuts.
View ArticleWhen life gets chaotic, your home doesn't have to
Organizing a home requires consistency. When something unexpected disrupts the routine, your family needs to be prepared to fill in the gaps - to make life run smoothly and on time. Here's how you can...
View ArticleMaster the rules of baking; then, you can break them
Being a really good baker requires understanding what makes bread dough rise and why some cakes are light and fluffy, and that is a matter of working within the lines. Isn't it?
View ArticleA strong core: Not just for athletes
A strong core is important in just about every sport. And, not just for athletes, but also for everyone. A strong core is important for injury prevention, daily tasks and keeping the spine safe and sound.
View ArticleAround the world: Strange and Bizarre News
Everyday bizarre events occur around the world, so wacky that it almost sounds to strange to be true. Here are some recent events that caught my eye. Come back every week to read more strange news from...
View ArticlePrairieville residents make educational strides
Making the Dean’s List MEMPHIS, TENN. – Katelyn T. Keller, of Prairieville, was named to the Rhodes College Dean’s List for the 2015 fall semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must be...
View ArticleCooking to Live or Living to Cook: Alligator Sauce Picante
The Lenten season is over and spring has sprung. Now is the time to start eating out of your freezer. The deer you harvested this winter, the wild hog your uncle gave you or the alligator meat you have...
View Article5 keys to staying strong when your friends are running from God
See friends around you running from God? Here are 5 easy ways to help you stay strong.
View ArticleHer car plunged 40 feet off a bridge into water, and you won't believe how...
Morgan Lake was having a normal day. The sun was setting, and she was driving home on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The 22-year-old communications student slowed her car down on the bridge because of a...
View ArticleSorority chapter to present health and wellness program
The Ascension Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host The Woman in You [...]
View ArticleNetflix aims for kids and families after making its name on gritty dramas and...
Netflix is more synonymous with "House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" than feel-good, family friendly shows. But, that's all changing as the world's largest...
View ArticleThe difference between designing a home and decorating a home
As we all know personally, there is no shame in an occasional makeover. A new hairdo, new clothes or even a nip and tuck keep us in better shape, so why shouldn't our houses deserve the same care and...
View ArticleAll you can eat: Top 5 buffets in America [video]
Buffets are one of America's favorite ways to get together and chow down. So, here are the top buffets from across the nation.
View ArticleStudy finds surprising reason why more black, Latino children aren't insured
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were developed to give society's most vulnerable kids a chance at health care. But there's a catch: In many states, parents must sign their...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: Finally, Barbie’s got a whole new bag
As a mom of two girls, I'm always hyper-focused on raising my daughters to be strong, unique, self-sufficient women. Not Xena warriors, just capable, resilient people who can manage their lives and...
View ArticleGet A Life: Scientists are right, laughter is good for your health
April is National Humor Month. It was founded by humorist and author Larry Wilde, Director of the Carmel Institute of Humor in Carmel, California. Its purpose is to promote the value of humor in...
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