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Destrehan resident stars in A&E television series
Aaron Campeaux is the owner of one of eight tow companies in the country that will be featured on season two of A&E’s original series Hustle & Tow. […]
Articles by Monique Roth
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Full Steam Ahead: World’s largest steam locomotive set to stop in Luling
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will embark on The Big Boy 2021 Tour next month to celebrate railroad heritage and the communities Union Pacific serves – a journey in which the train will pass through Luling twice. […]
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Supply chain and work force issues continue to plague local businesses
Coronavirus-related work force issues and an unforeseen foam shortage are affecting businesses across the nation, including those in St. Charles Parish. […]
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Risk of myocarditis in teens not a reason to stay unvaccinated, doctor says
With COVID 19’s Delta variant spread on the rise and mask mandates a thing of the past, one local doctor said the key to teenagers – and everyone else – staying healthy and having life resume as normal as possible is to be vaccinated – even despite the risks associated with the vaccine. […]
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St. Anthony of Padua celebrates 60 years as a church parish
Nearly 200 people gathered Saturday after mass to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Luling’s St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. […]
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‘Mississippi Mermaid’ breaks world record
Traci Lynn Martin, known as the ‘Mississippi Mermaid’, kayaked through St. Charles Parish last week in her quest to become the fastest female solo paddler on the Mississippi River. […]
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Shell Norco and contract partners raise over $100,000 for all-inclusive rehabilitation playground
Construction of an all-inclusive rehabilitation playground for St. Charles Hospital pediatric patients and their families is in the works and has been made possible by the generosity of Shell Norco and its contract partners. […]
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Efforts of special needs volunteer have been life changing
Every Tuesday and Thursday Christopher James and his service dog Hamilton go to Boutte’s River Parishes Community College – United Way campus and sort packages, set up classrooms, sanitize keyboards and perform other needed tasks. […]
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Destrehan Plantation will open café, makes other improvements
With recent improvements to the grounds and plans for an addition in the fall, Destrehan Plantation Executive Director Tracy Smith said he is excited about the future of the East Bank attraction. […]