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Parish again offers Christmas tree recycling for coastal restoration
St. Charles Parish will collect discarded Christmas trees for coastal restoration again this year, which marks the 36th year of the program. […]
Articles by Meghan McCune
Lifestyles
Parish builds outdoor classroom at Spillway in Norco
The parks and recreation department expects to complete construction of an outdoor classroom at the Spillway in Norco in early 2026. […]
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Psychiatrist encourages residents to protect mental health during holiday rush
The holidays are a time for joy and connection, but they can also bring stress, grief and emotional strain. […]
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School district announces students of the year
St. Charles Parish Public Schools announced Nov. 13 the winners of the district’s student of the year awards. […]
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Local nonprofit to host Reindeer River Run Saturday
The Paul Maillard Business & Arts Initiative will host a 5K Reindeer River Run Saturday, Dec. 6 to raise money for art installations around Luling. […]
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Superintendent says universal pre-K benefit for the parish, district prepares for expansion
Superintendent Dr. Ken Oertling said the district’s move to universal pre-K will not only strengthen early learning but serve as a major long-term benefit for families, the school system and the parish. […]
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Parish public school district earns A rating, prepares for new accountability system
For the first time since Louisiana’s current accountability system took effect in 2017, St. Charles Parish Public Schools earned an A rating […]
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Toys, Santa to greet parish children at free community event
Santa Claus and his elves expect about 1,700 St. Charles Parish children to attend the annual Toy and Gift Event Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center in Luling. […]
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Mom, 7 kids canoe length of Mississippi River, end journey in New Orleans
For the last three months, Nikki Bettis of Virginia and seven of her 15 children have traveled the Mississippi River – by canoe. […]