Government
St. Rose FD improves rating, cuts homeowner’s insurance
Raising St. Rose’s fire rating means improved protection, as well as lower homeowner’s insurance premiums. […]
Month: November 2016
Health
$73M Wellness Center dedicated to preventive care
Louisiana ranks high on too many worst health lists in the U.S., but the $73 million Wellness Center of Thibodaux Regional represents a strong move toward much needed preventive care, Gov. John Bel Edwards told an estimated 3,000 people at the facility’s dedication ceremony. […]
Lifestyles
St. Rose senior is still ‘joyful giver’ at 80 years old
St. Rose’s Mary Lee was a Christmas baby, born on Dec. 25. Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise she turned out to be quite the giver. […]
Business
West Bank Market plans move to Paul Maillard
A planned move for the German Coast Farmers’ Market to a new nearby location is aimed at reviving the West Bank market, as well as boosting business on Paul Maillard Road. […]
Government
Traffic delays expected with $1.2M River Road widening project
Destrehan area residents will begin seeing equipment arriving this week to start work on a $1.2 million River Road road-widening project. […]
Government
Contentious race shatters parish early voter turnout records
A record-breaking 7,689 early voters cast ballots in St. Charles Parish in what’s been described as one of the most contentious presidential elections in U.S. history. […]
Lifestyles
After losing 4 children, Destrehan couple lends helping hand to others
It’s been nearly 14 years since Allen and Sandra Washington lost their children in a single-vehicle accident where all four drowned, but for the first time since the unthinkable came into their lives the couple plan to spend the holidays at home again. […]
Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Fred
This week’s St. Charles Humane Society’s showcase pet is Fred. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan violinist earns prestigious recognition
Grace Collins of Destrehan with the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Academic Studio was named a runner up in the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Young Artists’ Concerto Competition. […]