County of Coffee

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Baton Rouge man arrested for first-degree rape, sexual battery

BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile victim.

Jury begins deliberations in trial of Bossier City man accused of child molestation

BENTON, La. -- Jury deliberations have begun in the trial of a Bossier City man accused of multiple charges related to alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with children.

Be on the lookout for this invasive plant species

A local nature organization has found a new invasive plant in Knox County. The Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area took to social media today to warn of the plant called Lesser Celandine. They say this

How to Burglarproof Your Doors

Burglaries are always a concern for homeowners. But what's the best way to keep your house safe? Undoubtedly you've already installed an alarm system (if not, do so right away), and maybe you've got a guard dog patrolling your property...

What firefighters did when a vehicle blocked a fire hydrant

People think that if they park on a hydrant they will have enough time to move when they hear a fire truck coming. It doesn't work that way.

How Burglars Choose a Target

Learning what makes a home seem like a good mark can help you discourage a burglar. Alarm systems, lighting, and fences can all serve as deterrents.

We Found Out Which Type Of Coffee Gives You The Most Energy

VIDEO: There are numerous factors that determine that amount of caffeine in coffee.

Are You Brewing Your Coffee Correctly?

Everyone Has A Type Of Coffee That Matches Their Personality. Here's Yours.

A Science-Backed Reason To Reach For That Fourth Cup Of Coffee

If you're one of the 93,000 men and women who were diagnosed with colon cancer this year, keep those coffee refills coming.

Introducing: The NASA of Coffee

Something to start your Monday with… The NASA of coffee. Colombia’s coffee is in danger from threats of fungi and pests.  Farmers are looking...

Did you know these hidden beauty benefits of coffee

While a steaming cup of coffee in the morning can really help jumpstart your day, can it really provide beauty benefits as well? Yes, it can. Therefore, coffee in its various forms – liquid, ground,

Here's What Your Favorite Coffee Drink Says About Your Personality

If you're a cappuccino drinker, you're probably creative, and if you take your coffee black, you're likely very straightforward

4 Pick-Me-Up Snacks To Try Instead of Coffee

Bored with your usual mid-morning pick-me-up snacks? Don't look to a coffee to keep you going when your stomach starts to rumble. Reach for these healthy...

Researchers Uncover 8 Ways Coffee Improves Health

Coffee's reputation as a food to avoid has been replaced with hundreds of studies that show coffee may be one of the healthiest drinks in the world.A Harvard study released this month found that coffee drinkers who drink three to five cups a day are less likely to die...

Benefits of Coffee Enemas

..."In some of the literature coffee enemas are used as an analgesic or pain med. As the story goes, in World War I nurses had coffee pots going around the clock. Surgeons drank it to stay awake working horrendously long shifts. Enema bags hung around as some patients needed help moving their bowels."...