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After 60 years, Sacred Heart closing its doors
Falling enrollment cited as reason Sacred Heart of Jesus School has been a staple of the Norco community for the past 60 years, but at the end of the school year, it will be no […]
Articles by Ryan Arena
News
New law causing extra stress for drivers-to-be
Parents can save time, money by knowing requirements There’s another hurdle to leap for anyone aiming to get behind the wheel these days, but according to one local driving instructor, a little knowledge can prevent […]
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Home sales increase in St. Charles Parish
2018 saw increased number of homes sold The laws of supply and demand indicate those looking to sell a home in St. Charles Parish are in luck. Veteran Realtors Wendy Benedetto and Regina Allemand concur […]
Sports
Performance shop, Saturday hours enhance Dealer Services
Frank Russo Sr. has overseen his Dealer Services automotive in Boutte evolve into a destination for auto and body repair as well as those seeking equipment to upgrade their cars for the race track—and in […]
Business
Emotional toll of Saints loss costing businesses, too
Win would likely have stirred up traffic, sales The infamous NFC Championship “no call” that cost the New Orleans Saints a trip to the Super Bowl has taken a large emotional toll on its fanbase […]
Boys Soccer
St. Charles Parish middle schools kick off first-ever soccer season
For Zisa Rodriguez of R.K. Smith Middle School, the excitement last Thursday was palpable. “It’s the best feeling, kicking the ball,” said Rodriguez, who had just wrapped up playing for her school in the first-ever […]
Girls Basketball
Surging Hahnville Lady Tigers challenging for district championship
The Hahnville Lady Tigers have caught fire. Hahnville’s decisive 63-39 win over Destrehan Friday night at R.K. Smith Middle School was the Tigers seventh consecutive win, with HHS now sitting at a record of 18-11 […]
Boys Basketball
Third quarter surge propels Hahnville past rival Destrehan
While Destrehan started hot in Friday night’s rivalry game with Hahnville, the Tigers finished with a second half knockout punch in a 73-66 District 7-5A victory at R.K. Smith Middle School. Hahnville center Kaden Pierre […]
News
Supply down, demand up for crawfish
At this point in the year, the demand for crawfish is seemingly as high as it’s ever been locally, likely aided by the New Orleans Saints deep playoff run — and with Super Bowl Sunday […]
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Des Allemands Army vet calls amputation a good thing
Prosthetic, fin have given her new lease on life People ask Juanita Partain if she gets depressed after the amputation of her right leg two years ago, but the 57-year-old U.S. Army veteran and Des […]
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Shooting simulation preps for catastrophe
The screams and pleas for help from injured and panicked students to the armed officers flooding the hallways of Harry Hurst Middle School were jarring, as much so as the sound of fired rounds—thankfully, and […]
Business
New pharmacy moving into Destrehan
With the recent closing of Destrehan Discount Pharmacy, Zack Duncan and Patrick Douglass saw a need within the community they could fill. Duncan and Douglass will be bringing their business, NOLA Discount Pharmacy, to St. […]
