News
“Mudbugs” serve as unique mentors to their peers
New Sarpy’s Mudbug Mentors recently received an honorary proclamation from the St. Charles Parish Council because of their outstanding leadership skills. […]
Articles by Shonna Riggs
News
St. Charles to Baton Rouge bike project stalls
The expansion of the East Bank bike path from the St. Charles Parish line in Destrehan to East Baton Rouge Parish has been put on hold because there was no money in the federal budget this year to start the study. […]
News
New Sarpy the beautiful
A lump of dirt and clay will will serve as the foundation for a gazebo and pavilion to be constructed for seniors, and is the first of many area beautification projects slated for New Sarpy.
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News
Check snafu
A check registry showing exactly what the St. Rose Volunteer Fire Department did with their money last year has been modified, with several names on the report lined through with a permanent black marker. […]
Lifestyles
Des Allemands man grows monster crawfish
A Des Allemands businessman has taken crawfish farming to a higher level, and this year it’s paying off. He’s growing giant crawfish the likes of which have never been grown locally.
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Lifestyles
Death of 8-year-old child highlights abuse prevention
Keep telling and telling and telling until somebody listens.
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Government
Outspoken councilwoman doing her best for East Bank
Carolyn Schexnaydre, councilwoman-at-large from the East Bank, has been embroiled in a lot of controversy lately because of a resolution she wrote urging an investigation to clear Councilman and St. Rose Fire Chief Larry Cochran, along with his department.
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Lifestyles
Montz wants their kids back from Norco
Montz residents are forming a new civic association and plans are underway to create a separate booster club for the children who live in that community.
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Lifestyles
Nursing home head takes on theft, care
The Luling Living Center, a nursing home that provides care to elderly and disenfranchised residents in the community, has been plagued with complaints and a bad reputation for years. But new owners are trying to change the center’s image.
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