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WWII veteran became avid runner in his 60s
When Arthur “Mutsy” Gassen Jr. finally spoke about his time in World War II, he recounted how he was proud of his service and lived every day of life to its fullest. “He had just […]
Profiles
Health
The story of Dana Staton – 41 pounds lighter and way wiser
Dana Staton doesn’t want her life to be about the numbers, although it could easily be about going from 155 pounds to 113 pounds, but about the journey. Weight loss is how it started, but […]
Lifestyles
Comfort food – St. Joseph altars help those in need
The first St. Joseph’s altar on the Island of Sicily was humble in the 1700s, but the dedication has grown with four area churches celebrating the patron saint of the poor with altars of their […]
Lifestyles
The ministry of yarn: The Flying Needles making residents warm and loved with their crocheted gifts
Aptly named the “Flying Needles,” Alex Morales and fellow members of the group have kicked up what he considers their ministry of yarn. “It’s a ministry and a way of me showing what I can […]
Lifestyles
Robert: A life dedicated to preserving and promoting St. Charles’s historical landmark
‘She was just larger than life … absolutely giving.’ For Nancy Robert, Destrehan Plantation was her life for more than 30 years. On Dec. 20, Robert’s sudden death left behind a legacy of making one […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan man turning his recipes into a business at Edible Enterprises
Even Rosario Damico’s Italian aunt says he doesn’t have to cook his sauces for hours, but he won’t budge on how he does it because of what he learned in his grandparents’ kitchen. This is […]
Lifestyles
St. Rose artist exhibits in Mississippi
St. Rose artist Nonney Oddlokken’s creative large-scale paper quilts will be on display at the Studio Waveland and Gallery, Coleman Ave., Waveland, Miss., through Oct. 30. The works are based on the retelling of Cajun […]
Lifestyles
40 Years and still ticking
Mimosa Park paraeducator loves working with children As the teacher goes over a math lesson with a class at Mimosa Park Elementary School, Betty Langley sits alongside a student on the floor and helps her. […]
Lifestyles
Local woman earns chance to walk the runway in New York
Denise Isom is a doubly proud mom. Jasmaine Smith, 20, recently returned from her modeling gig in New York Fashion Week where she did 11 shows. “This was a big break for her and giving […]
Lifestyles
Baking it up: Destrehan pastry chef loves doing it right
“I always say quality over quantity. It’s important when it comes to good food.” – Katie Hymel Amid the sweet, tantalizing aromas of handmade almond cupcakes, croissants and even croutons, pastry chef Katie Hymel’s delicacies […]
Lifestyles
Luling Globetrotters: Traveling couple have their eyes on the world
From the pyramids of Egypt to the great opera houses of Italy, Coy and Jeri Landry have looked upon the beauty and uniqueness of many countries with the eyes of explorers. “We have been speechless […]
Lifestyles
With three sons in BMX, it’s pedal to the metal for this Luling native
It was summer vacation with a twist for the Graffagninis as they loaded on their 45-foot “BMX bus” for a whirlwind tour of the U.S. “We made the whole loop,” said Luling native Anne Graffagnini […]
