Lifestyles
Eye disease isn’t stopping this Des Allemands woman from seeing the future
Diagnosed with macular degeneration, Karlie Rae Madere knows what getting the right help and resources meant to her overcoming her disability. […]
Profiles
Lifestyles
New Life Community Church feeds the homeless
While folks all around New Orleans were getting ready to head out to parades as the Mardi Gras season got into full swing, youths at New Life Community Church’s 2017 confirmation class prepared to spend the morning serving others. […]
Lifestyles
Hahnville man is a Jazz Fest Super Fan
When the schedule for this year’s Jazz Fest was released earlier this week, one can be almost certain Ellis Alexander cast a keen eye upon it and began making plans. […]
Lifestyles
Making history in Des Allemands
Still the moss-draped trees surrounding the planned Des Allemands, Bayou Gauche and Paradis Museum beckon to become a reality as Roy Lunk builds his dream with the people who can help make it happen. […]
Lifestyles
Parish human resources officer retires with 30 years of service
Not everyone gets a send off by five parish presidents when they retire, but that’s an honor reserved for Sandra Zimmer of Luling after 30 years of service with the St. Charles Parish Government. […]
Lifestyles
Paradis man honored for his Korean War duty
When Gerner Matherne was honored at the LSU-Georgia baseball game as part of its Soldier Salute, he remembered a lot about the Korean War but mostly the names of the buddies who didn’t come back. […]
Lifestyles
Edible Enterprises incubator cooking good growth
Since Edible Enterprises opened in 2009, the Norco-based farm-to-market organization and commercial kitchen space has continued to grow, and over the last few years, its impact has become larger than ever. […]
Health
For St. Rose dentist, job is a chance to make a difference
For Dr. Cleopatra Thompson, dentistry is about much more than just cleaning or correcting teeth. […]
Health
Hahnville native fights to win cancer battle
Calling herself “a bald-headed fighting ninja,” Hahnville native Meghan Schexnayder is far from kidding when she’s fighting her third round of cancer. […]