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Destrehan High alum, film student chases his passion
Keva Peters Jr. saw his interest in film sparked while a student at Destrehan High School, and it didn’t take very long for that spark to create an inferno. […]
Articles by Ryan Arena
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Destrehan High junior uses birthday to celebrate others, give helping hand
Before heading off for school each morning, Kailie Carrigee has long heard the familiar refrain from her mother, Korie: “Be kind. Be humble. Be generous.” […]
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Time with Green Berets shapes veteran’s outlook
Faith was what guided Al Cutno through his darkest time.
The LaPlace man faced death while serving his country Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army’s Green Beret Special Forces, spending a tour there each year spanning from 1963 to 1968. Thousands of American troops were killed in the conflict. […]
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Parish unveils $15 million in flood protection in Paradis
Hurricane season is underway, and last week St. Charles Parish put on display a few of its latest measures to protect its residents from flooding. […]
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After 12 transfusions, surgery, infant finally returns home
For months, Jessica Landry and husband Cory barely saw the outside of hospital walls, but now the couple – and their baby boy – are finally home. […]
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Boutte woman charged with stabbing, killing boyfriend
25-year-old Keosha Thomas has been arrested and charged with second degree murder after allegedly fatally stabbing 41-year-old Jason Hill, whom she had a relationship with, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Overwhelming turnout leads to additional blood drives, antibody tests
After what was described as an overwhelming and unprecedented public response by St. Charles Parish communications director Samantha de Castro that led to walk-up donors being turned away at its July 8 blood drive in Luling, two more drives have been scheduled in August. […]
Business
Businesses, residents adjusting to new round of COVID protocols
Monday marked the first day of new statewide COVID-19 safety protocols installed by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, including a mandatory mask requirement for those entering businesses and other public areas. […]
Crime
Suspect arrested, charged with murder of Ama man
An arrest has been made in the case of the shooting death of Ama man Darnell Ingram, who was found dead in his vehicle Sunday night on Vidal St. in Ama. […]