Lifestyles
From Lakewood Elementary to ancient Israel
As Erika Spengler digs and sifts through the history of the city of Gezer, she is helping to retell the story of ancient structures dating back 2000 to 1550 B.C. in Israel. […]
Articles by Anna Thibodeaux
Lifestyles
Luling teen takes the road to Tingo Maria
When Taylor Tregre arrived at Tingo Maria in Peru, it was immediate culture shock that became the experience that changed her life. […]
Lifestyles
Paradis native marks historic role in nation’s anti-missile defense
It was soon after the nation’s War Department sought a new air defense system that Milton “Moon” Hill came on the scene with Bell Laboratories’ Project Nike to answer the call.
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Lifestyles
Destrehan Plantation tells the whole story of slavery at the antebellum home
Standing in stately grandeur draped by ancient oaks, Destrehan Plantation is one of the great River Road mansions telling its whole story to visitors including its own chapter with slavery. […]
Lifestyles
Wonder kid sparks effort to remove invasive hyacinths
When Grace Rawls learned hyacinths were not good for wetlands as a junior keeper at the Audubon Zoo, this 13-year-old wonder kid jumped to action. […]
Business
How a Destrehan businessman found a way to ‘Kidnap’ Halle Berry
While superstar Halle Berry was promoting the action thriller film “Kidnap” in New York, Todd Trosclair and Joey Tufaro have been celebrating what their anticipated first big hit will do for their independent film company in LaPlace and Metairie. […]
Government
Paul Maillard revitalization moving ahead with Monsanto
The Paul Maillard Road Corridor Revitalization project got Council approval, and St. Charles Parish has announced that Monsanto has become a strong partner in helping make it happen. […]
Government
85% of motorists drove over limit on I-310, study says
The newly posted 70 mph speed limit on the elevated portions of Interstate 310 in St. Charles Parish marks a statewide trend aligning motorists’ apparent need for speed, but it’s also considered safer. […]
Lifestyles
Parish youth rally: ‘A party with a purpose’ provides a future
In a jam-packed Edward Dufrense Community Center in Luling, children and parents lined up for school supplies, games, breakout sessions and food for a fun-filled Youth Rally Saturday. […]