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Zachary Community Schools Enter New Year "Revolution"

On the first of January each year, millions of people begin the annual ritual of making New Year’s resolutions. It is the time of year for reflection... More

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The Older I Get...The Less I Understand
I don’t understand why anybody would want to put all sorts of personal information on the Internet for everyone in the world to see, or why anybody would find looking at such drivel interesting...More

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Dreams Come True For Children In Louisiana

If you could have one dream come true, what you wish for? Would you ask to go to Disney World? Maybe you’d like to see your favorite sports team, or just go on a shopping spree. Dreams Come True... More

"Natural-Born Athlete" and Future LSU Tiger

Zack Von Rosenberg’s babysitter took him outside to play as a tot, tossing wiffle balls with him. She called Zack’s parents, Randall and Crystal, to let them know about the surprising athletic talent Zack was showed at such a young age. More

 Medicare Part D: An Affordable Way to Save on Prescriptions

As seniors continue to look for ways to reduce their living expenses during these challenging economic times, one affordable way to save money is through the new Medicare Part D prescription drug plans... More

 Get Fit for the New Year!

It’s difficult to get motivated when it comes to eating better and exercising more. Luckily, we talked to gyms in Zachary and asked how you can easily reach your goals. Here’s their advice on easy ways to eat right and exercise in the New Year... More

Mayor Henry Martinez Outlines City of Zachary's Plans for 2009

Zachary Mayor Henry Martinez admits he is often criticized for not always reporting what the government is doing. “That’s because I don’t take an inventory of what we do,” he said. “With me it’s more of what we need to do... More

Zachary Chamber Manager Departs To Assist Dist. One Councilman Welch

What started as a part-time job in her hometown 13 years ago became much more than that for Zachary Chamber... More

 Do We Want Uncle Sam to Take Over Our Retirement Planning?

We Americans can be somewhat short-sighted at times. At a time when the stock and bond markets are in a slump, many would love for the government to come riding in on a white horse and take over their retirement accounts with guarantees of no More

ARC of Baton Rouge Executive Barry Meyer Accepts Boggs-Mitchell Award

Barry Meyer, The Arc of Baton Rouge’s Executive Director, accepts the 2008 Boggs-Mitchell Award from Peter Berns, The Arc of the United States’ Executive Director. More

 Learn In-Home Senior Safety For Yourself and Loved Ones

Most seniors want to age at home, where they feel safe and close to the things they value. However, falls are the leading cause of death and injuries among Americans over 65 years of age... More

 Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness around the world. It slowly but painlessly destroys all vision. Glaucoma is caused by a variety of factors like heredity, race, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure... More

 Snow Day

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience when we all awakened on Thursday, December 18, to a Winter Wonderland... More
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