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Destrehan man’s passion for horror showcased through novels
A fan of the iconic horror film The Exorcist, Brett Bateman admits when it came to reading the book, he had to put it down midway through. […]
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Efforts of special needs volunteer have been life changing
Every Tuesday and Thursday Christopher James and his service dog Hamilton go to Boutte’s River Parishes Community College – United Way campus and sort packages, set up classrooms, sanitize keyboards and perform other needed tasks. […]
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Destrehan Plantation will open café, makes other improvements
With recent improvements to the grounds and plans for an addition in the fall, Destrehan Plantation Executive Director Tracy Smith said he is excited about the future of the East Bank attraction. […]
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Bridge Park hosts cookoff, cars showcase and crafts this weekend
Whether a car fanatic, a crafts enthusiast or even someone who’s feeling rather hungry, Luling’s Westbank Bridge Park is your place to be this Saturday. […]
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Sheriff’s Office warns of COVID lottery scam
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a statement of warning Monday about an apparent phone scam attempting to garner registration for the “Shot at a million” COVID Lottery, one of a growing number of […]
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Montz man turns 100
The only reason Joseph Perilloux Jr. didn’t drive his own truck to his 100th birthday party this past weekend was that his family rented a 1931 Model A Ford to escort him on his special day. The Montz man was 10 years old when the car was built. […]
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Police searching for driver who struck, injured 4-year-old in hit-and-run
St. Charles Parish police are searching for a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run incident Sunday in which a 4-year-old child was struck and seriously injured. […]
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Grandmother who allegedly helped grandson evade police after fatal hit and run arrested
Hunter Johnson, 22, was arrested and booked in March with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, hit and run, reckless operation and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Brady Ortego. […]
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Destrehan man saves son’s life through harrowing circumstance
As Charles Brown’s infant son lay on an operating table, he knew – for the first time in days – the results were out of his hands. […]