Lifestyle
What does one do to get phones free of aggravating calls?
By Bob Ann Breland Columnist I have something really bothering me…actually driving me crazy! A constantly ringing telephone!…
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Ancient stories about Santa may be confusing to todays children
By Bob Ann Breland Columnist As smart as children are today, it must be confusing to them that…
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Exploring the History of Tung Trees in Washington Parish and St. Tammany
By Mary Helen Ferguson Columnist I grew up hearing about tung trees. Particularly, I learned that much of…
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Gearing Up for the Garden Club’s Festive Christmas Party
Time is fast approaching for the Garden Club’s annual Christmas party. It’s always a festive occasion, and I…
Recipes
Shop Local: Bake and Create at Home
By Kara Kimbrough Columnist It’s time for my annual “Please stop sending all your hard-earned money to large…
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Tree decorating: last event on the holiday list
By Bob Ann Breland Columnist I don’t particularly like Christmas trees! There I’ve said it! …
Recipes
Seasonal Cooking: Easy Fall Favorites
By Kara Kimbrough Using the first letter of the all-too-brief season, fall is filled with festivals, football, family time and fun…
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Claim Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Meat (and Bones) Now
By Kara Kimbrough Thanksgiving is a couple of weeks away, but believe me when I say, you need…
Lifestyle
Use Good Techniques When Planting Trees and Shrubs
Fall is one of the best times to plant most types of trees and shrubs. With enough coddling,…
Recipes
Dip your way through a less-than-stellar football season
By Kara Kimbrough What do you do when your football team is playing badly? Find a comfortable spot…