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Swamp School registration opens soon, typically fills up within minutes
It may be a little harder to secure a spot at a Taylor Swift concert than it is for Swamp School, but not by much. […]
Articles by Jon Menard
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Modern dance company, Broadway musical take Lafon Arts Center stage this week
It’s a busy week at the Lafon Arts Center as their Luling stage will showcase both a famous modern dance company and a Tony-award winning Broadway musical. […]
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Rescuer warns against abandoning domestic rabbits after one found in Destrehan dies due to injuries
Donna Rome, who helped rescue two pet rabbits from near a canal around Ormond Place, is warning the public that these cuddly creatures are not discardable, especially after one of the animals had to be put down due to the suffering it endured during the ordeal. […]
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For first time, Head Start centers will offer free community playgroup for non-students
For the first time, St. Charles Parish Public Schools’ Head Start centers will host a community playgroup targeting children ages four and under who are not enrolled in school or daycare. […]
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Haunted night tours now offered at Destrehan Plantation
For decades, stories have persisted about hauntings at Destrehan Plantation. Now, visitors can seek to experience those paranormal activities for themselves. […]
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Krewe of Lul grand marshal says parade holds a special place in his heart
An original member of the first Krewe of Lul back in 1978, James “Jimmy” Crisham will serve as grand marshal when the parade rolls on Saturday, riding in the back of a white El Dorado. […]
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Couple who helped start Krewe of Lul will roll as king, queen on Saturday
In 1978 Mark and Aleta Harmon helped start the Krewe of Lul, and while they’ve ridden in the pa- rade around 15 times since then, this time they will be rolling through the streets of Luling as the king and queen. […]
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25 floats, nearly 100 total units to roll with Krewe of Lul
The Krewe of Lul will roll through the streets of Luling on Saturday at noon with 25 floats and nearly 100 total units. […]
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Harry Hurst teacher surprised with $25,000
During a lively school assembly at Harry Hurst Middle School, Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken surprised sixth grade science teacher Lauren Waguespack with the state’s fourth and final 2023-24 Milken Educator Award. […]