Health
St. Charles Parish Hospital sees spike in flu cases
St. Charles Parish Hospital officials said that verified cases of the flu are already beginning to spike, and in the public schools, 32 cases have been reported. […]
Lifestyles
Lifestyles
Hahnville Volleyball gives back to senior community
Members of the Hahnville Volleyball team volunteered at Ashton Manor Assisted Living’s annual Thanksgiving Family Dinner. […]
Lifestyles
R.K. Smith choir performs in New Orleans
R. K. Smith 8th grade choir members were chosen to perform at the Louisiana Middle School Conference recently held in New Orleans. […]
Lifestyles
Norco Elementary announces Teacher of the Year
Norco Elementary announced Kayla Vujnovich as the 2014 – 2015 Teacher of the Year for the school. […]
Lifestyles
Firefighters plan toy drive in Norco
The Norco Area Volunteer Fire Department plans to hold at toy drive Saturday, Dec. 13 at Greaud’s Fine Foods on 217 Apple St. in Norco. […]
Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Missy
This week’s Humane Society showcase pet is Missy, a lovable shelter cat that, on Dec. 6, will be joined by a special guest. […]
Book Review
Book Review: “The Book Thief”
The Book Thief is the fictional story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl living in Nazi Germany during World War II. Written by Markus Zusak, it describes the life and hardships of Liesel while living under the Nazis’ totalitarian regime.
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Lifestyles
A holiday at the ballet
For nearly 50 years, “The Nutcracker” has been a staple of American holiday performances. Young ballet dancers across the nation dream of playing the role of Clara, the young girl who absconds on a midnight journey with a Nutcracker toy that has come to life. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
LSU AgCenter: Helpful tips for controlling cold-weather snails and slugs
Snails and slugs are a common pest to a variety of landscape plantings and they enjoy eating many of the cool season bedding plants and vegetables in our gardens this time of year. […]