Lifestyles
St. Charles Parish schools boosting security with app
St. Charles Parish Public Schools has taken another step toward protecting its faculty and students, this time using a boost from technology to do so. […]
Articles by Ryan Arena
Government
Army Corps’ $30K black drone tested on Bonnet Carre Spillway
St. Charles Parish was recently used as a testing ground by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a unmanned aircraft drone shot images of and around the Bonnet Carre Spillway. […]
Government
St. Charles Parish DA made strong example of man who ‘stomped’ Chihuahua
St. Charles District Attorney Joel Chiasson II said the five-year sentence handed down to Rashard C. Poche was intended to send a loud message to anyone who might even think of mistreating an animal in the future: it simply will not be tolerated. […]
Boys Basketball
Local hoops teams offer excitement, promise
I’m extremely excited about the basketball potential in the area. I’ve interviewed three coaches on the hoops side so far about their summer progress … and each went 9-1 in summer league play. Perhaps it’s a good sign of things to come; I, at least, expect it to be such. […]
Football
Former DHS QB transfers to SLU
Just days after a fire largely destroyed the Edgard home he grew up in, former Destrehan High School football star Donovan Isom declared he is transferring from the University of Utah to Southeastern Louisiana University. […]
Business
Boutte family celebrates 50th anniversary in dental practice
Glaser Family Practice in Boutte is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and it certainly seems that kind of long term success is no accident. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan couple seeks child of their own
Jamie Byrd has long spent her days caring for children, and those in the greatest of need at that. The Destrehan resident is a nurse in the oncology ward of Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, caring for those battling cancer. […]
Lifestyles
Fishing for Frankie scheduled Aug. 8
The 7th annual Fishing for Frankie bass tournament is scheduled Aug. 8 at Pier 90 in Avondale. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Sharks found in Lake Salvador
Locals were abuzz on social media with the news that sharks were recently found in Lake Salvador, again bringing into question the safety of those spending time near the water this summer. […]
Football
Tigers will face ‘rugged’ schedule
Hahnville head football coach Nick Saltaformaggio believes wholeheartedly that good football teams should test themselves regularly against strong competition. The Tigers 2015 schedule shows him to be a man who practices what he preaches. […]
Football
Former HHS QB earns milestone
Former Hahnville quarterback Easton Melancon has excelled at the collegiate level, and he was recognized for his efforts once again recently. […]
Business
Sales tax holiday underway
Families getting ready to send their kids back to school can save money during the 2015 Louisiana Annual Sales Tax Holiday today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). […]