Lifestyles
Naquin – Mule’ Wedding
On July 19, 2008, Miss Katie Lynn Naquin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Naquin of Destrehan, married Mr. Frank Mule’ III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mule’ II of Metairie. […]
Articles by Shonna Riggs
Business
Thrift store relies on the help of disabled residents
With the help of several disabled citizens, a new business venture has opened its doors in St. Charles Parish. […]
Government
Parish levee projects receive funds
The Louisiana Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority agreed to use a $300 million surplus in its 2007 budget to provide funding for several coastal restoration and hurricane levee protection projects. Two of those projects will affect St. Charles Parish. […]
Government
Barge owner a no-show at Destrehan town hall meeting
District III Councilwoman Wendy Benedetto says she plans to ask for the cooperation of Magnolia Fleet Barge Company co-owner David Weidner in answering the questions and concerns of the Destrehan community. […]
Government
Operation Clean Sweep begins
The waterways of St. Charles Parish will finally be rid of hurricane debris. That’s because FEMA has partnered with the Louisiana Coast Guard to do one final sweep and make sure the rivers and bayous are free of Hurricane Rita and Katrina remnants that could pose a safety hazard. […]
Lifestyles
Mississippi River bike trail to extend to Apple Street
Cyclist, roller skaters and joggers who have enjoyed the use of the bicycle path in Destrehan will reap the benefit of an extended trail. […]
Government
Chaisson secures $1 million for Airline Highway barrier
For years, residents struggled to understand why some type of barrier was not put in place along Airline Highway to prevent the numerous fatalities that have occurred there. […]
Business
Entergy wants customers to pony up for plant expansion
The hot and sticky summer weather won’t be going away anytime soon, and neither will those high energy bills that most residents have been complaining about. […]
News
Ethics board didn’t clear Lambert
Councilman Marcus Lambert, who was recently hired by the TransLoad America, Inc. landfill in Killona, did not seek a formal written opinion from the Louisiana Board of Ethics before he accepted his sales job this summer. […]