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Former parish treasurer refused to let accident define him
When Roland Becnel Jr. was just 19 years old, he suffered serious injuries from an automobile accident that would confine him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. […]
Articles by Ryan Arena
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40 years of celebrating MLK
Marching down River Road, a strong crowd of community members celebrated the life, accomplishments and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – just as they have, in fact, now for 40 years. […]
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Crime fell by 2.5 percent in 2025, no murders reported for first time in more than three decades
For the first time in more than 30 years, there were no murders recorded in St. Charles Parish for a full calendar year. […]
Boys Soccer
Wildcats remain unbeaten over past nine matches
While not quite in the way it wanted, Destrehan extended its unbeaten match streak to nine in a row as it battled District 7-I foe Terrebonne to a 2-2 tie at Wildcat Stadium Tuesday night. […]
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Destrehan rolls to victory over Warren Easton
Destrehan moved to 13-5 Tuesday as it rolled to victory over Warren Easton, 49-30 at home. […]
Girls Soccer
Seniors combine for trio of goals as Destrehan beats Terrebonne
Victoria Viquez, Darlene Zuniga Medina and Grace Garcia commemorated their senior night by scoring goals Tuesday night, helping spur Destrehan to a 3-0 victory over visiting Terrebonne at Wildcat Stadium. […]
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Luling Volunteer Fire Department marks 60 years of serving community
This Saturday, the Luling Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 60 years of serving its community. […]
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Family captures ‘generational’ moment
Marlene Savoie had a request. “She was like, ‘We’ve got to have that picture – make sure we get that picture,’” said Hope Savoie, Marlene’s daughter. “Okay, Mama, we’re going to make sure we get […]
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Destrehan High alum, school’s first homecoming queen celebrates turning 102
Friends and family gathered last week at SummerHouse Ashton Manor for the birthday of Sadie DiGirolamo Trosclair, celebrating her milestone as she turned 102 years old. […]