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Weekly dances return to St. Charles Parish this summer
For years the swamp pop dances that Boutte Bingo Hall owner John Landry held at his hall drew in crowds of people from all over southeast Louisiana […]
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High winds lead to fallen trees in Luling, Destrehan
While flooding rain and strong wind impacted all of St. Charles Parish last week, some residents are dealing with an additional aftermath of the strong spring showers – fallen trees. […]
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Rotary honors local citizen and students of the year
Each year the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish recognizes St. Charles Parish citizens who exemplify the club’s motto of “Service Above Self”. […]
Baseball
Destrehan duo hurls shutout, tops Hahnville in first meeting
Two games back of the lead in District 7-5A, Destrehan got off the bus at Hahnville Monday knowing that to stay in the mix for a district championship, it would have to deliver a week to remember – starting with a victory over its cross-parish archrival. […]
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Chance meeting leads to unique Life Skills program
A chance meeting a couple of years ago was the catalyst for a youth Life Skills program being developed in St. Charles Parish. […]
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Hahnville Tigers coach ‘comfortable being uncomfortable’ in unique role
Erica Randolph remembers the days when referees would shake the hands of her fellow coaches prior to basketball games, but stop short of her. Of course, she wondered why. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Spring has sprung at Luling Elementary’s Butterfly Dome
In 2018 the Butterfly Dome at Luling Elementary School was slated for demolition, but the hard work, dedication and tenacity of several school employees, community partners and the St. Charles Parish Women’s Club means the dome is now once again bursting with colorful flowers and fluttering new friends. […]
Crime
Arrest made in Luling shooting of 19-month-old child
A man was arrested in relation to a shooting in Luling that wounded and hospitalized his 19-month-old nephew. […]
Destrehan
Healthy choices pay off for local woman
Destrehan resident Kim Costandi was athletic and involved in sports year-round when she was growing up, but adult responsibilities and motherhood meant she had a hard time incorporating exercise into her weekly routine. […]