News
Social media sites take over parish
Almost every organization, business and agency in the parish has reached out to local computer users in the past two years.
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Month: February 2011
News
DHS graduate killed in wreck
A 2009 Destrehan High School graduate was killed when the car he was driving crashed into a concrete light pole in New Orleans.
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Lifestyles
Disabled veterans may get tax credit
After the Parish Council gave it the OK on Monday, voters will decide whether or not disabled veterans will be able to double their homestead exemption to $150,000.
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Lifestyles
3 decades later, missing ferry bell returns to St. Charles
After more than three decades, the George Prince ferry bell will finally be displayed in St. Charles Parish. […]
Crime
Sheriff: Phone scam targeting senior citizens
Several residents have been contacted through the phone for donations from people claiming to be from the local American Legion Post, but Sheriff Greg Champagne warns that it is a scam.
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News
Hottest obstacle course comes to spillway
Thousands of racers will descend upon the Bonnet Carre Spillway on March 5 and attempt to navigate a 3-mile course filled with obstacles that will have them jumping on junkyard vehicles and leaping over a wall of fire. […]
Government
Changing bridge cables proves difficult, costly
It took nine years, 19,000 tons of steel, 72 cables comprised of thousands of wires, 700,000 bolts and 3,000 tons of asphalt to bridge the gap between Luling and Destrehan. […]
Allen Lottinger
Investor group will buy Willowdale Country Club
Stockholders of Willowdale Country Club voted Tuesday night to sell the club’s assets to an investor group made up mainly of people who live in the vicinity of the club.
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Events & Announcements
Survivors celebrate winning battle with cancer
NORCO – The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in St. Charles Parish will host a survivor’s celebration on Feb. 10 at the KC Hall, 375 Spruce St. in Norco. […]