Lifestyles
Luling writer publishes child’s book set in the area
Alberta Helmes Dunn wanted to write something unique so she combined two classical fairy tales into one contemporary story with African-American characters. […]
Lifestyles
Lifestyles
Hurst students aid Alligator Festival
Hurst Middle Wetland Watchers were on hand at the St. Charles Rotary Club Alligator Festival to help start the annual Gator Stomp 5K race on the levee overlooking the festival grounds. […]
Lifestyles
R. K. Smith honors October Top Tigers
R. K. Smith Middle School honored their October Top Tigers. Each advisory teacher chooses a student who demonstrates C.A.R.E.S.. (Cooperation, Communication, Assertion, Responsibility, Engagement, Empathy and Self Control). […]
Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Oreo
This week’s St. Charles Humane Society’s showcase pet is Oreo the dog. […]
Lifestyles
Need for the food bank is growing
For Renell Hawkins, life has gotten so difficult at times that she has denied herself food to ensure her six children have something to eat. […]
Health
Teddy Cares drive gives kids a smile
Those interested in putting a smile on a child’s face this holiday season can do so by joining the annual Teddy Cares teddy bear drive. […]
Health
St. Charles Community Health Center working on childhood obesity program that could go national
Faced with an alarming nationwide rise in childhood obesity, the St. Charles Community Health Center is seeking funding to develop a program with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge that could become the national standard toward addressing the problem. […]
Health
St. Rose fire department helps man battle cancer
The St. Rose Volunteer Fire Department will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 13, in support of St. Rose’s Mack Saucier in his fight against cancer. […]
Health
United Way’s health program could change lives
United Way of St. Charles wants to help people change their lives. […]