Anna Thibodeaux, Author at St. Charles Herald Guide

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Dow disputes EPA air study on chemical risk

October 22, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux

Dow and Union Carbide dispute EPA’s air emission findings on alleged health risks with ethylene oxide labeled as a carcinogen. […]

Parish keeping promise with West Bank splash park

October 22, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux

A splash park for the West Bank is on the list of 2019 projects planned for St. Charles Parish. […]

Destrehan grandfather: Be safe and get early prostate checkups

October 22, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux

On his wife’s urging, Larry McVay got a prostate checkup and got the news that changed his life. […]

Chronic disorder disappears when this musician hits the stage

October 22, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux

When Dustin Cole is on the stage with his band, he’s in a different world where his mind makes blues-rock music rather than struggles with Tourette’s syndrome. […]

Politics drives Norco environmentalist ‘bananas’

October 22, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux

Milton Cambre has been described as “a man with a mission” in his longtime efforts to preserve LaBranche Wetlands for future generations, but these days he’s frustrated and worried it won’t happen. […]

Erin Frickey reading to her son, Rory, who was diagnosed with autism.

Autism numbers skyrocket

October 22, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux

At 2-1/2 years old, Rory Frickey uttering the word “butterfly” brought his mother and speech therapist to tears. It was the first word he’d spoken since birth, representing a major breakthrough for his mother, Erin, who realized her autistic child could have a normal life. […]

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15 kids get fit in United Way program

October 22, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux

When prior members of Get Fit United asked for a program for their children, United Way of St. Charles responded with Get Fit Kids. […]

‘Giving back is great’ – Luling’s Cornwell makes teddy bears to keep – forever

October 18, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux

Alice Tate just hugged the teddy bear and wept.It was a gift from Tyrell Cornwell of Luling, who wanted to comfort Tate in the sudden loss of her son, Stephan. This bear was special because it was wearing a jacket made from his clothing. In her literal bear hug, Tate was also wearing an apron, also made by Cornwell, from one of her son’s work shirts. […]