Columns
The Hunger for Substance
How much substance and detail do you really want to hear? It’s a question Louisiana voters will be asking themselves in 2019. This quandary reminds me of the memorable line from the slapstick movie “Tommy […]
Month: December 2018
Featured
Luling woman loses 200 pounds in 2 years
Battles through health complications to maintain her new shape Though she hasn’t been able to enjoy all of the fruits of her relentless work over the past two years, Gina Cazenave of Luling nonetheless stands […]
Featured
Brain condition makes life a struggle for family
Jason Garris and his wife Ashley have been put between a rock and a hard place, and a friend is trying to help. Ashley has been suffering from major complications of a brain condition called […]
News
Montz native’s death renews traffic light push
New Sarpy intersection called “very dangerous” The Thanksgiving Day crash in New Sarpy that claimed the life of 31-year-old Montz native Cedrick Victor has stirred many in his community to renew a push to have […]
Columns
Listening to others in a non-judgmental way takes hard work on many levels
Has anyone ever yelled at you and said, “You’re not listening to me!” Or sometimes I wonder whether God yells at us with the same message, “You’re not listening to me!” Listening to others is […]
Featured
According to plan: Paul Maillard Road is developing with first new construction in the area
Revitalization plan is in motion for the area With golden shovel in hand shining in the sunshine, Yvonne Byrd Gaspard joyfully broke ground for the first new construction in the Paul Maillard Road Revitalization Corridor. […]
Obituaries
Alexis Renee Vial
Alexis Renee Vial, 32, passed away on Nov. 30, 2018 at the age of 32. Vial is the beloved daughter of Adrian G. Vial Jr. and the late Margo H. Vial; step-daughter of Anette Vial; […]
Lifestyles
Viri Dei: Spreading message as ‘Men of God’
Viri Dei: Spreading message as ‘Men of God’ “There’s no strong leadership at home,” he said. “They won’t get it at school. The dad needs to be the leader in the family and this will […]
Lifestyles
Kindergarteners receive books through Book Hero program
St. Rose Elementary students in Kaitlin Juneau’s kindergarten class received books to read through the Book Hero program. With this program, donations were collected from the community. This included family members, friends, teachers, and family […]
Lifestyles
Naquin graduates from basic military training
U.S. Air Force Airman Jake C. Naquin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles Catholic 2018 Homecoming
St. Charles Catholic High School students and alumni recently celebrated homecoming. The opening prayer was led by Student Council Vice President Kehara Hill, and the National Anthem sung by Carly Trepagnier Flynn English teacher, Creative […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Ready, Set, Grow! Christmas Trees
As a kid growing up in Reserve, La., I fondly remember the joy of having a Christmas tree this time of year in our living room. The soft glow of its lights seemed to warm […]
