Lifestyles
United Way cook-off got pretty hot
Happiness is a bowl of gumbo or jambalaya, but ecstasy is having all you can eat. […]
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Destrehan producer will tackle ‘Battle of New Orleans’
Less than a month after releasing “Kidnap” starring Halle Berry, Gold Star Films’ Todd Trosclair and Joey Tufaro have been brought in to co-produce the Atchity Brothers’ stalled “The Battle of New Orleans.” […]
News
Dat Dads cook-off raises more than $27K for cancer victims
More than $27,800 was raised at last Saturday’s (Aug. 19) Cooking for a Cause pastalaya cook-off at the West Bank Bridge Park, benefitting the families of Luling’s Ann Martinez and Hahnville’s Rebecca Tassara. […]
Lifestyles
Don’t shoot! Ama residents say they just want some peace and safety
As hunting season approaches, Jeff Roux is already hearing gunfire almost daily in the rustic community of Ama.“The people firing weapons don’t know the specifics of the applicable parish ordinance,” Roux said. “The same applies to other rules such as open fires and fireworks.” […]
Lifestyles
Pastalaya cook-off fundraiser set for Saturday
There will be plenty of great food, company and competition at West Bank Bridge Park Saturday — and all of it for a great cause. […]
Lifestyles
Parish youth rally: ‘A party with a purpose’ provides a future
In a jam-packed Edward Dufrense Community Center in Luling, children and parents lined up for school supplies, games, breakout sessions and food for a fun-filled Youth Rally Saturday. […]
Columns
Being alone with the Lord each day can help us get our priorities straight
In one of his daily meditation Bishop Sam Jacobs make a distinction between aloneness and loneliness. […]
Lifestyles
Uniform giveaway makes the difference for single parents
When Renada Simmons of Luling came to the table at the St. John Parish Public Library, she was handed a bag with contents so important to her family that she was willing to drive to LaPlace to get it. […]
Lifestyles
Sheriff’s Camp drew 71 campers this year
The Operation First Class Sheriff’s Camp was held last week as Sheriff Greg Champagne welcomed boys ages 12 – 16 to the camp, which is hosted by the Boy Scouts of America and held in Kiln, Mississippi. […]