Destrehan
Community mourns the loss of renowned journalist
The family of retired Destrehan journalist Matthew “Matt” Scallan announced the former Times-Picayune reporter’s passing on Oct. 3. […]
Articles by Kahlil Turner
Government
St. Charles Parish embraces LED lighting in code update
The St. Charles Parish Council voted unanimously to approve a change October 9 to the St. Charles Parish’s Code of Ordinances. […]
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Paradis man who drowned saved others through organ donation
In the last moments of his life, Paradis resident Shannon Summers, 44, was peacefully drifting on an inner tube at Table Rock Lake near Branson, Mo. […]
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Destrehan resident’s life takes a turn after routine appendectomy reveals cancer
Destrehan resident Dana Fontenot’s story of how she became a cancer patient began earlier this year with an emergency appendectomy. […]
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Demand soars for Louisiana’s new roof upgrade grant program, aimed at reducing hurricane damage and insurance costs
The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) rolled out its new Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) last week. […]
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Residents express traffic concerns as St. Charles Parish Council approves Ashton Plantation Estates zoning change
The St. Charles Parish Council voted Monday night unanimously to approve a zoning change within the Ashton Plantation development off River Road in Luling. […]
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Destrehan High senior juggles school, sports and a successful design business
St. Rose native Alaija Thomas made the decision to start her own creative business called TopPressure. […]
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Destrehan couple set to accomplish something only .1 percent achieve
For Irvin Naquin, 92, and his wife Shirley Naquin, 89, Halloween will mark the couple’s 70th year of marriage. […]
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More than 160 craft vendors will be on hand for Destrehan Plantation’s Fall Festival
Destrehan Plantation plans to hold its 51st annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on November 11 and 12 at 130334 River Road location in Destrehan. […]