St. Charles Parish’s biggest losers

Winner Jacob Dufrene and runner-up Amanda Verdin stand in-between St. Charles Parish Wellness Committee members Donrell McKenzie (left) and Jason Talley (right) St. Charles Parish Planetarium director.

St. Charles Parish government on Wednesday announced the results of its months-long Biggest Loser Contest, part of the parish’s wellness initiative through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Fifteen participants lost a total of 101.4 pounds overall.

Wastewater Department electrician Jacob Dufrene was crowned ‘biggest loser,’ shedding a total of 22 pounds, and St. Charles Parish Library Administrative Clerk Amanda Verdin was runner up, losing a total of 13 pounds.