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Luling couple left legacy of success, friendship
When it comes to the success of his longtime Boutte shop, Maison Décor, Shane Matherne credits a couple of exceptional role models. […]
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Summer rec sports cancelled, refunded; skills clinics added
St. Charles Parish announced the cancellations of the majority of its summer camp and sports programs, and that it would refund all registration fees and dues. However, the parish’s parks and recreation department also took perhaps its first steps back toward conducting business as usual, releasing dates for a series of summer sports clinics that include baseball, softball, basketball and agility training. […]
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Sheriff: “I was sickened” by treatment of Floyd, ensuing riots and looting
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said he was sickened after viewing the video of the Minneapolis incident that saw George Floyd killed while in police custody, as well as the event’s aftermath that has seen “rioting, looting and violence around the country.” […]
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Library kicks off popular summer reading program
Added to the list of things operating drastically different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic is the St. Charles Parish Library System’s popular Summer Reading Program. Even so, lots of fun and entertainment are promised. […]
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Mystery Machine hits road, brings Scooby Gang to life
Have you solved the mystery?
The cartoon icon Scooby Doo is instantly recognizable to people young and old, a character that has endured for more than 50 years. So when a certain bright, colorful vehicle began taking to the roads of St. Charles Parish late last year, it may well have felt like the “Scooby Gang” had sprung from the small screen to real life. […]
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More local shops to open as state heads into Phase 2
Luling resident Alex Harmon, who owns AH Esthetics in Luling, said it was a huge relief when she heard she would be able to open the doors to her shop under Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus reopening. […]
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Local restaurants navigate COVID restrictions
When Gov. John Bel Edwards ushered Louisiana into phase one of businesses re-opening after coronavirus-related closures, restaurants were given the green light to open up dining rooms under strict guidelines – most notably capping the number of patrons to 25% of the establishment’s capacity. […]
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Norco senator backing sports betting bill
A push to expand gambling in Louisiana gained momentum this month as the State Senate approved a bill that, if ultimately passed, would allow sports wagering on a parish by parish basis. […]
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Safety changes greet customers at salons
Life – and numerous heads of hair – returned a little bit more to normal last week as salons were allowed to reopen after forced coronavirus-related closures. […]