What's Happening
| Boogie woogie at St. Gertrude’s September 27, 2006 at 2:48 pm St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands is hosting a dance for Sat., Sept. 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Father Mac Community Center. |
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| Kiddie Kampers to show talent at Oct. 6 DHS game September 27, 2006 at 2:47 pm The Kiddie Kampers will hold a practice on Sept. 30 at the Destrehan High School gym from 10 a.m. to noon for their performance at the Oct. 6 football game. |
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| Federal money used for coastal restoration must actually solve the problem September 27, 2006 at 2:38 pm One of the biggest issues facing Louisiana is the preservation of its coastal regions. Loss of coastal areas impacts hurricane safety, wildlife and fisheries, and private property. |
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| Analysis: Insurance race has hefty issues for coast, but very few solutions September 27, 2006 at 2:35 pm BATON ROUGE -- In separate interviews this week, The St. Charles Herald-Guide asked the front-running Republican candidates for insurance commissioner what they would specifically do about the scarcity of home insurance in coastal Louisiana, the perceived ineffectiveness of the Insurance Rating Commission and the fledgling Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. |
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| Saints victory was more than just a win September 27, 2006 at 2:32 pm In many respects, it was the greatest game ever played in the Superdome. |
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| Religions can play bigger role in world unity September 27, 2006 at 2:31 pm It’s time for religions to get a better grip on unifying populations into a saner direction for the world. |
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| Companies partner for largest motion picture pact in Louisiana history September 27, 2006 at 2:24 pm (NEW ORLEANS, LA) SEPT. 14 -Sam Nazarian's Los Angeles based Element Films and New Orleans based LIFT Films are partnering in a new motion picture production financing agreement with the potential total production outlay to exceed $200 million in the state of Louisiana. |
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| Sheriff's Reports September 27, 2006 at 2:06 pm Arrests •Gilbert P. Bartholomew, 41, of 123 East 6th St. in Edgard was arrested on Sept. 24 on U.S. 90 at I-310 and charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possesssion of 28 grams of cocaine. |
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Hahnville High's Darius Reynaud is SMOKIN' at West Virginia September 27, 2006 at 2:05 pm The West Virginia Mountaineers are turning heads nationally with their high-powered offense led by former Hahnville High School star running-back-turned-wide-receiver Darius Reynaud. |
| Unlocked vehicles pose as easy burglary targets September 27, 2006 at 2:04 pm On Sept. 19, Sheriff Greg Champagne issued a crime alert via email to all citizens urging them to be wary of a rash of automobile break-ins that occurred on Destrehan’s Ormond Meadows Drive. |
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Africa's Father Deo in SC Parish seeking your help September 27, 2006 at 1:56 pm Uganda's big-hearted Father Deogratias Ekisa said all three Sunday Masses at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling on Sunday. When I found out he had nothing scheduled between noon and his 6 p.m Mass, I asked him if he would like to try some alligator at the St. Charles' Rotary Club’s Alligator Festival. |
| Comedian tells how we've forgotten to live & love in age of throwaway morality September 27, 2006 at 1:51 pm EDITOR'S NOTE: Making the rounds on the Internet is a seemingly unlikely but thought-provoking message from wrinkled and wizened funnyman George Carlin, a stand-up comedian and social critic who joked about drugs and sex in the 1960s and '70s but, as you can see for yourself, is serving up a different brand of humor and commentary today. The message that follows is popping up in e-mails and on Internet message boards nationwide. And when you read it, we think you'll agree that perhaps in the case of Mr. Carlin, the Lord truly does work in mysterious ways. |
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| Battle for the Paddle arrives September 27, 2006 at 1:41 pm The United Way of St. Charles will hold their annual jambalaya and gumbo cook-off on Thur., Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. |
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JBM Cheerleaders take home top awards September 27, 2006 at 1:15 pm The 2006-2007 J.B. Martin Cheerleaders received top awards at the Universal Cheerleading Association’s camp this summer at Southeastern Louisiana University. |
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Tigers to host St. Augustine Purple Knights September 27, 2006 at 1:08 pm St. Augustine will be coming to town on Sept. 29 looking to provide a competitive football game for the Hahnville Tigers. They are coming with one goal in mind, to win. This year is a rebuilding year for the Purple Knights. Hurricane Katrina took their equipment, their coach and displaced most of the team. Their weight room sat under 5 feet of water. They are playing football this year and are having a rough go of it. It will not get any easier tomorrow night. |
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Battle of unbeatens Friday as Destrehan faces St. James September 27, 2006 at 1:03 pm Last Friday night, the Destrehan Wildcats took down the South Lafourche Tarpons 42-7. The offense scored on all but three of their possessions in their second consecutive victory over a former District 6-5A rival. The Wildcats had the offense running on all cylinders racking up almost 500 yards of total offense. |
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Hurst Middle students double as heroes September 27, 2006 at 12:53 pm Hurst eighth graders Paige Duplantis and Paris Vinnett were both honored by the Heroes in Training National Award program sponsored locally by Esplanande Mall and PBS during an event that also featured Radio Disney. |
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Local 4-H members win top awards at group contest September 27, 2006 at 12:49 pm Young people from across Louisiana were named 4-H State and Blue Ribbon winners at the recently held 4-H University contests in Baton Rouge. The event, formerly known as 4-H Short Course, was the 92th annual gathering of 4-H members from across the state. Members competed in over 40 different project related contests. Approximately 1600 members and 200 volunteers participated in the activities. |
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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 29-year-old Waggaman man they believe could be responsible for up to nine home burglaries that took place in Luling and Ama in the last month.
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