Government
Lack of participation forces weekday closure of new splash park
A splash park in Ormond that opened in June to much fanfare has now closed from Monday through Friday due to lack of participation. […]
Month: August 2014
Government
Morel, Marcel ready for Round 2
After narrowly defeating attorney Tim Marcel for the Division E judgeship in a 2012 special election, Judge Michelle Morel will face Marcel once again with her seat on the line. […]
Crime
St. Rose woman accused of poisoning husband’s drink
A St. Rose woman is in jail after authorities say she poisoned her husband’s drink on Saturday. […]
Business
Major TV series will be filmed in parish for first time
A major network television series will be filmed in St. Charles Parish for the first time after Quixote Studios in St. Rose inked a deal with ABC. […]
Lifestyles
11-year-old helps needy students get back to school
R.K. Smith student Kevell Byrd recently provided several incoming students with back-to-school necessities at Luling Elementary, her former school, through her newly created non-profit organization Rise 2 Royalty Inc. […]
Lifestyles
Community puts on sundresses, shrimp boots to helps thousands of foster children
More than 200 people crammed into the Mule Barn at Destrehan Plantation last weekend to raise money and awareness for at-risk youths from across the southeast Louisiana region. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Beat the heat by fishing at night in Grand Isle
Those heading to Grand Isle to celebrate Labor Day weekend should take advantage of the area’s lighted docks to beat the heat while fishing at night. […]
Football
Hahnville hopes to iron out kinks against Southern Lab in jamboree
The Hahnville Tigers will get their first taste of live action this Friday as they take on the Southern University Laboratory School Cubs at Destrehan High School in the Ed Reed Jamboree. […]
Football
Wildcats will fine-tune offensive attack in jamboree against Lutcher
The Destrehan Wildcats will get one final tune-up for the regular season when they host Lutcher in the Ed Reed Jamboree Friday night. If last week’s scrimmage was any indication, Destrehan fans will be treated to quite a show. […]