Lifestyles




R.K. Smith Middle January top tiger R.K. Smith Middle January top tiger
February 24 at 8:54 am
Students of the month for January were chosen Top Tigers at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling.

Rascal This week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet “Rascal”
February 24 at 8:52 am
This puppy is a 10-week-old male sheppard/lab mix. He is one of several siblings at the shelter just awaiting a home.

Word service held for St. Valentine Word service held for St. Valentine
February 23 at 8:49 am
The first grade students at St. Charles Borromeo School in Destrehan reenacted St. Valentine’s life.

St. Charles Parish Hospital 20th Anniversary Peanut Butter Drive sets new record St. Charles Parish Hospital 20th Anniversary Peanut Butter Drive sets new record
February 22 at 8:48 am
This year’s annual Krewe of Lul and Krewe of Des Allemands Parades saw St. Charles Parish Hospital celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its annual Peanut Butter Collection Drive.

Allemands Elementary students celebrate Mardi Gras Allemands Elementary students celebrate Mardi Gras
February 22 at 8:39 am
Lakia Butler’s Classs shows off their float during Luling Elementary’s Mardi Gras parade.

Raph Conner Veillon Birth: Veillon
February 22 at 7:46 am
Raph Conner Veillon was born Dec. 10 at 12:44 p.m. at Ochsner Kenner.

Father Dennis John Hayes III Make Lent work for you: three ways to improve your life, community
February 22 at 7:43 am
Now that the Mardi Gras season is over, those in the community who are religious-oriented move onto the next phase of their spiritual life with the Lenten season.

Humane Society donations needed for “Duke the Cat” Humane Society donations needed for “Duke the Cat”
February 17 at 12:46 pm
The Humane Society is seeking funds to help pay for the surgery of a cat who suffered a dislocated knee.

This week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet This week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet "Sica"
February 16 at 12:45 pm
Sica is a nine-month-old female pitt bull mix. She has stolen the hearts of all at the shelter and has a great personality.

“Sitting Pretty” by Emma Bergeron. Camera Shootout January 2013 Winner
February 15 at 12:40 pm
"Sitting Pretty" by Emma Bergeron got the most votes last month and is the January 2012 winner in the St. Charles Herald-Guide’s Camera Shootout 2013 photo contest.

Cover art for Barry North's lateest chapbook Refrigerator tech lends voice to life’s struggles with poetry
February 14 at 12:17 pm
The cover image on Barry North’s recently released second chapbook "Terminally Human" tells a lot about the poems included inside.

Lakewood Elementary student Austin Aucoin with his oil pastel drawing of the St. Louis Cathedral. Lakewood Elementary to participate in state art contest
February 12 at 9:58 am
Pictured is fourth grade Lakewood Elementary student Austin Aucoin with his oil pastel drawing of the St. Louis Cathedral.

Susan Weems (30 years) Wayne Robinson (40 years)  Troy Gaubert (30 years). Luling Volunteer Fire Department annual awards banquet
February 11 at 10:04 am
The Luling Volunteer Fire Department held it's annual awards banquet, training and installation of officers on Jan. 19 at the River Room in Luling. Tab Troxler served as the Master of Ceremonies.

German Coast Farmers’ Market plant exchange German Coast Farmers’ Market plant exchange
February 11 at 9:59 am
The German Coast Farmers’ Market will hold its spring plant exchanges on May 4 (East Bank) and May 8 (West Bank).

A hot tub, pool, sauna and steam room at Burn Fat Forever getaway. Boot camp run by local entrepreneur promises to ‘Burn Fat Forever’
February 10 at 10:12 am
It’s already into the second month of 2013 and, for many, those New Year’s resolutions about the pounds you planned on putting off may have been pushed aside, especially now that the Mardi Gras season is in full swing.

Pictured are students from J. B. Martin Middle School and Alex. J.B. Martin council holds fundraiser for fellow student
February 10 at 9:52 am
The J. B. Martin Student Council recently held two fundraisers to benefit Alex’s Angels with medical expenses.

Lillian Grace Dawson Birth: Dawson
February 10 at 9:49 am
Lillian Grace Dawson was born on Dec. 29.

Richard Nuss Jr. of Hahnville was named King Henry 56 and will preside of over the Krewe of Zeus.  Hahnville resident named King of longest running parade in Metairie
February 09 at 9:47 am
The Krewe of Zeus in Jefferson Parish has picked a Hahnville resident as the king of their parade this year.



Lifestyles

Scholarship winner
Scholarship winner
St. Charles Borromeo School eighth grader, Daniel Bosco recently received a $400...
Medine-Otwell engagement
Medine-Otwell engagement
Mr. and Mrs. David Medine of Ama and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Otwell of Ruston would like...



Sports

Four from HHS headed to collegiate athletic ranks
Four from HHS headed to collegiate athletic ranks
Hahnville High School athletes recently signed letters of intent to play at the...
Tigers, Wildcats place 13 on All-District 1st Team
Tigers, Wildcats place 13 on All-District 1st Team
The Hahnville Tigers and Desterehan Wildcats baseball teams were well represented...

Superintendent steps down to get down
Superintendent steps down to get down
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Dr. Rodney Lafon boiled down his decision to announce his retirement last month to a simple factor. With 40 years accumulated in the school system he had come to a point in his career where he would make nearly the same yearly salary as a retiree as if he chose to continue working.