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Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings conducted their annual Basketball Free Throw Competition at Our Lady Immaculate (OLI) Elementary School gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 29. The champions by age group (from left) were Carl Benoit (Lead Official), Ronix Biessenberger (boys), Bennett Hearod (boys), Molly Fontenot (girls), Darren Guillory (boys) and Noah LeFranc (boys). These young athletes will be competing in the KC’s Lake Charles Diocese Free Throw Championship to be held at the Our Lady Immaculate School gym on Saturday, Feb, 19.

Flowers and chocolates are the standard Valentine’s Day gifts — but if you would like to come up with something more original this year, it’s time to think beyond the typical bouquet of red roses. For the gardeners in your life, the gift of a live plant can be an excellent expression of your love.

As your social schedule picks up steam and you attend more social gatherings and celebrations, you may find yourself with an unexpected issue: digestive troubles. Problems like this can have a negative impact on your overall wellness, so it’s important to make healthy digestion a priority.

I see her often in the grocery store.

Planning a delicious, romantic date night doesn’t have to take you any further than your own kitchen. You don’t have to be an accomplished chef to set the table for romance, but you can take inspiration from simple, quality Italian dishes to celebrate the link between food and love.