News
$31M spent on video poker in St. Charles
Gamblers in St. Charles Parish continue to dump loads of money on video poker, with nearly $31 million spent in the parish in the last fiscal year. […]
Month: December 2017
Crime
Vehicle slams into Luling dental office
An SUV from a nearby gas station rushed forward rather than in reverse and slammed into the backside of a Luling orthodontics office Sunday morning. […]
Lifestyles
Parish delivers over 700 donated toys to Children’s Hospital
St. Charles Parish officials delivered more than 700 donated toys to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans on Dec. 18. […]
Columns
Santa Claus reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas
A reader sent me the following Christmas story that should be told over and over again. […]
Football
Hahnville’s Anthony “Pooka” Williams signs with Kansas
After a dominant season — and postseason — that saw him lead Hahnville to its state first championship game appearance since 2003, senior Anthony “Pooka” Williams brought the speculation to an end Friday morning as he officially signed his letter of intent to play for the University of Kansas. […]
Health
Last Christmas? Luling woman battling rare cancer makes most of holiday
Although Lisa Rome isn’t ready to quit her fight with a rare form of cancer, she sadly concedes to worrying this could be her last Christmas. […]
News
Blaze destroys Paradis home
Huey Levron and his wife are still stunned over how fast fire claimed their Paradis residence last Thursday, but they are thankful for the smoke alarms that gave them time to escape the blaze. […]
News
DHS among 30 schools chosen for global conference
“When our students walk across the stage at graduation, we’ve got to make sure they’re not walking off a cliff.” […]
Boys Basketball
Wildcats fight off injuries for positive pre-district results
While Destrehan has struggled to get its team to full health, the Wildcats find themselves in good position with the opening of district play around the corner. […]