I bought alcohol for my kids, even when they were underage. Here's why.
My sister was an alcoholic, and passed away from complications of the illness last summer. My mother died without that label but with many of the issues. I enjoy having drinks, but I don't drink every...
View ArticleA centuries-old dish could satisfy your cheesy, comfort-food craving right now
Rarebit, a.k.a. Welsh rabbit, is an odd-sounding name for a dish that's several hundred years old and has nothing to do with bunnies. For those who don't know it, it's a roux-based cheese sauce that's...
View Article8 dirty house smells and how to get rid of them
A home is supposed to be a sanctuary from the world and a place you can be proud to show off, but sometimes one weird smell can ruin it all. That smell is sometimes a stinky husband or child who just...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Having the time of my shoes
Like many women I know, I have a vast array of shoes. Unlike clothing, shoes, for the most part, continue to fit whether you gain or lose weight, so they are the bright spot in a sometimes cruel and...
View Article5 steps to finding true joy
Are you searching for joy? Here are 5 ways to find it today.
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Let’s try to reduce food waste, donate our excess
We are at the time of year when many of us start to think about feeding the hungry.The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday will spark food drives by churches and other service organizations. We'll donate...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Vanilla’s variety makes it an ice cream favorite
Q: When I was growing up, you went to the store and bought a half-gallon of vanilla ice cream, period. Today, buying vanilla ice cream presents several choices: Homemade, French vanilla, vanilla bean...
View ArticleFact or Myth: Does the LSU/Alabama game determine the president?
32-year-old theory ends with Trump win
View ArticleDoes eating fat make you fat? This physician says no.
The weight-loss industry has long been saturated with gimmicky, too-good-to-be-true diets, so one could be excused for thinking the main benefit of "Eat Fat, Get Thin" is to burn calories by causing...
View ArticleThe Science Zone: In search of Planet X
Astronomers have recently begun discussing a tantalizing mystery from the far reaches of deep space. NASA scientists have recently announced a number of unusual variances in the orbits of the planets...
View ArticleGeismar family awarded millions after June 2014 fatal Bluff Road accident
On Friday Nov. 4, 2016 an Ascension Parish jury awarded $4.4 million to a Geismar mother and father for the wrongful death of their two children - Sarai,9, and Daylon, 6 - [...]
View ArticleACOA holds Alzheimers candlelight vigil
In observance of National Alzheimers Awareness Month, the Ascension Council on Aging and Alzheimers Services of the Capitol Area held their annual Alzheimer’s [...]
View ArticleAscension Veterans Day ceremony to be held Nov. 11
The annual Ascension Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Nov. 11, at the [...]
View ArticleGonzales resident welcomes 100th birthday
Gonzales Healthcare Center resident Prescilla Godchaux welcomed her 100th birthday on Monday at the senior center where dozens of family members, residents and staff spent the afternoon celebrating her...
View ArticleReligion News: New Bible finished after 2-year wait
WEEK IN RELIGIONAfter raising $1.4 million through a Kickstarter fund, the "Bibliotheca" project has come to fruition. Launched in 2014, "Bibliotheca" creator Adam Lewis Greene set out to create a...
View ArticleStudies show shoes are ruining our feet and here's why
Take a moment to examine the way you walk. Don't be embarrassed, just take a casual stroll and feel the way your feet interact with the ground. Now, if you are wearing shoes, take them off and if you...
View ArticleWhy aftercare doesn't feel like a break from school
"Heeey," my daughter's after-school teacher said.She had a sad smile. "I have a letter for you. There are some changes happening."The letter informed me a new company would be providing before- and...
View ArticleThese five plants can improve a room's decor - and your health
It should come as no surprise that plants play a vital role in maintaining our atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through the well-known process of photosynthesis. (Thanks,...
View ArticleMix pasta and veggies for a tasty dish that never goes out of season
Pasta with vegetables can be mostly pasta or mostly vegetables, but it's always a good idea. It's healthy, it's yummy, and it's quick. Who doesn't keep a box of noodles or spaghetti in the cupboard,...
View ArticleParish extends Lamar-Dixon public debris drop-off period
Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa has announced that the time period for the public to drop off flood debris at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center has been extended through close of business on Nov. 13....
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