Lifestyle

Keller: Obedience is better than sacrifice

Now that Mardi Gras is over, Ash Wednesday follows. This begins a 40-day period before Easter Sunday, which…

Health

Ravipati: Recognizing common heart attack symptoms for both men and women

Louisiana ranks fifth highest in the nation for heart disease related deaths, making it critically important for both…

Opinion

Dupré: How do you keep an idiot entertained?

Have you ever seen the image of Jesus on a taco shell?  How about the incredible visage of…

Health

Gordon: Tooth decay is an early childhood concern

More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay before they reach school, according to the Centers for…

Lifestyle

Michel: You don’t have to feel like a basket case

I have bread baskets, fruit baskets, toy baskets, and now I’m starting to put out Easter baskets. They…

Education

Poché: Welcome spring with library fun

The Norris J. Millet, Sr. Library (Central) will be hosting “Tablet Tutoring” for adults, at 10:30 a.m. every…

Opinion

Louisiana Bucket Brigade: Appeal challenges Formosa complex – State permit failed to address increased pollution & other issues

Local and national organizations recently filed an appeal challenging the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) decision to…

Lifestyle

Keller: Hometown restorations are a worthy cause

This past week, I ran into Stephen Guidry, one of the main supporters of the Godchaux-Reserve House Historical…

Lifestyle

Boquet: Students celebrate Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, schools in St. John the Baptist Parish have been celebrating Black History Month.…

Lifestyle

Keller: Even a fool is wise…when he shuts his lips

I’ve often been told that I talk too much and have a short fuse when I’m challenged. A…