Profiles
Firefighter recounts 40 years of service
It was a Halloween night when Jack Crais was at a party and his pager went off concerning an accident that he still struggles with today as a firefighter. […]
Lifestyles
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Local Facebook group allows people to donate, receive items
With close to 3,000 members, the Pay it Forward St. Charles Parish Facebook page is a successful connection for people who need things – and there’s always someone in need. […]
News
Educator named parish’s principal of the year
Kelli Oertling is humbled by being named St. Charles Parish Public School System’s 2019-20 Principal of the Year, but she emphasized it’s not an honor that she alone deserves at Lakewood Elementary School in Luling. […]
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Former Destrehan High star takes “leap of faith” to launch business
Will Matthews has long understood what makes a winning recipe — only these days, that statement stands much more literally. […]
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Disabled Luling couple get use of their own home again
As the Labor of Love volunteers changed the carpeting in Roy and Denise Lirette’s home, the couple looked on with immense gratitude. […]
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Community helps secure service dog for diabetic Destrehan boy
Rachel Giammolva said she knew it might take years to raise the money she needed to secure a diabetic alert dog for her 7-year-old son, Luke, who suffers from Type 1 diabetes and must be constantly monitored due to the serious danger the illness represents for him. […]
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Little League champ reflects on visit to White House
It was a little over two months ago that Louisiana Eastbank captured the nation’s attention and the hearts of this state’s baseball fans as the squad cruised to the Little League World Championship. Among the team’s leaders was Reece Roussel of Destrehan.
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Lifestyles
Making the natural choice
The timeless appeal of soothing, organic colors and the ease of making them fit nearly any project is why All Kinds of Finds by Karen offers a new line of chalk paint called Jolie Home. […]
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DHS captain cheers on Arc cheerleaders
“Who you rootin’ for?” yelled the cheerleaders. “DHS!” replied the crowd and the cheer begins again. […]
Lifestyles
Valero St. Charles Refinery gives $800K to charities
Local children’s charities received $800,000 from employees of the Valero St. Charles Refinery who helped raise the funds through the Valero Energy Foundation and the company’s sponsorship of the 2019 Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children in San Antonio. […]
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For St. Charles schools, tradition of football excellence was born in ‘49
The passion for football shared by the people of St. Charles Parish is known across the state, as is the rich tradition of winning its high school teams have established. Together, Hahnville and Destrehan high schools have combined for 10 state championship seasons. […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles Catholic High School to Hold Open House on Nov. 4
St. Charles Catholic (SCC) High School will hold its 2019 Open House for prospective students on Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. at its campus at 100 Dominican Road in LaPlace. Assemblies will take place at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. with continuous tours until 7 p.m. […]
