Stick horse rodeo set for Friday On Friday, Ascension Parish 4-H will host its 15th annual Stick Horse Rodeo at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Barn 8. Registration opens at 6 p.m. with the rodeo set to begin at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to all youth 11 ... See more
Hungarian Embassy plans consular days The Hungarian Embassy is hosting consular days on Jan. 9-10 at the Albany-Springfield Library, 26941 Highway 43, Hammond. The new honorary consul, Andrea Zsombok, will be at the library to discuss and meet area reside... See more
As the year comes to an end, many of us reflect upon how the year went. As an editor, I like to look back on the photos published on these pages. I'm lucky to work with some talented photojournalists who tell stories with their images. I also receive a we... See more
Early holiday deadlines set Submissions for the Christmas Eve editions of The Advocate Ascension Section are due by Dec. 18. Submissions for the New Year’s Eve editions is due Dec. 26. Please share your holiday lights, party and celebration photos with us... See more
Decorate the kids’ tree at Ascension Library The Ascension Parish libraries' trees need ornaments and they're asking for help. Stop by any Ascension Parish Library location in December, choose a paper ornament, decorate it and find the perfect spot to han... See more