Hospitals announce area births
Fri, 03/23/2018 - 9:16am
Born to Esther Ramirez and Rodolfo Tosca of Morgan City, a boy, Rodolfo Tosca, on Jan. 10 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City.
Lifestyle
Charlie, Skyler: Baby names become more gender-neutral
Fri, 03/23/2018 - 9:14am
NEW YORK — Whether Royal, Charlie or Salem, Skyler, Justice or Oakley, unisex names for babies are on the rise among parents more willing than ever to embrace the possibility of gender fluidity in
Words fail woman in response to sister-in-law’s miscarriage
Fri, 03/23/2018 - 9:13am
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law, a mother of four, just had a miscarriage at five months. I have no idea what to say to her or my nieces and nephews. “Sorry” doesn’t seem to suffice.
Audubon Zoo’s batty building turns day to night
Thu, 03/22/2018 - 10:06am
NEW ORLEANS — It’s daylight outside, but with indoor lights simulating a full moon, hundreds of bats flap back and forth.
Wife left at home with kids longs to socialize with adults
Thu, 03/22/2018 - 9:59am
DEAR ABBY: My husband, Tom, and I have three kids: One is in college, the next is in grade school and the youngest is a baby. I’m a full-time medical student, and he’s a professional athlete.