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When your kitchen is full of colorful eggs, candy baskets, tempting sweets and all that comes with Easter, sometimes a holiday classic is just the answer for simplifying the season. Perfect for pairing with deviled eggs, potato salad and a traditional Sunday feast, this Maple-Glazed Easter Ham provides a hands-off approach to the main dish.

Once the Easter baskets are put away and the main course is cleared from the kitchen, you can liven up the dessert table or send guests off with a thoughtful treat thanks to these Chocolate Easter Egg Cupcakes. Moist cake, creamy frosting and chocolate- coated candies combine for a seasonal sweet that’s sure to impress.

Elton High School recently held an event honoring Black History Month, with students organizing and leading the program.

When I can find 10 minutes to call my own, I go to the grounds of my church and sit.

Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Lauren Heinen delivered a check for over $52,000 to the Jennings Police Department. The money is a direct result of JPD’s outstanding work seizing assets involved in or derived from criminal activity.

Knights of Columbus Chapter 2012 recently honored several of their members for their contributions to the organization. Grand Knight Tommy Dennis awarded Rod and Renee Bourgeois for February Family of the Month, Rick and Dionne Robicheaux with March Family of the Month and Dylan Trahan as March Knight of the Month.