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Crawfish continues to sell for less as customer demand peaks
An abundance of warm weather has led to an abundance in the supply of crawfish – and given that, a bit more abundance for the contents of your wallet as well, perhaps. […]
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St. Charles Parish Hospital names new CEO
St. Charles Parish Hospital has officially named Terrell Neal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), making the move after Neal had served in the role on an interim basis since late 2019. […]
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Registration opens soon for popular Swamp School
Online registration for Swamp School, the popular summer camp offered by the St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation, will begin March 10. […]
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St. Charles Parish crime rate hits historic low
For the second consecutive year, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a drop in the rate of crimes reported in the parish, setting a new low mark for the 24 years of Greg Champagne’s tenure as sheriff. […]
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Destrehan native’s theory could shed light on evolution of stars
Destrehan native Francis Robicheaux Jr. recently received a phone call containing a bit of rare – and welcome – information. […]
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Destrehan Plantation cancels BBQ festival
The Smoke and Oaks BBQ and Music Festival planned by Destrehan Plantation for May 29-30 has been canceled, with plantation Executive Director Tracy Smith noting that a lack of financial sponsorships, coupled with costs, made the event non-viable. […]
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Destrehan father fights cancer for second time in 8 years
Glen Halder of Destrehan had a life-changing year in 2012 – just three months after his first child was delivered stillborn, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After spending over seven years in remission, he is once again in a fight for his life. […]
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Hot start spells the difference in Hahnville/Destrehan clash
While Hahnville and Destrehan won’t meet for their official District 7-5A showdown until later this season, the softball archrivals squared off on Tuesday for power points and bragging rights. […]
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School district now accepting applications for Pre-K, Head Start
With the St. Charles Parish Public School district set to debut its expanded pre-kindergarten program for the 2020-21 school year, the district is currently accepting applications for its Pre-K and Head Start programs. […]