Agriculture / Horticulture
Kale, cabbage best for winter foliage
Ornamental kale and cabbage are becoming increasingly popular as fall bedding plants in Louisiana. […]
Lifestyles
Events & Announcements
Herald-Guide collects ‘Socks for Seniors’
The Herald-Guide will be collecting socks for senior citizens in St. Charles Parish from now through December. […]
Lifestyles
Singing sensation
You might have heard Erin Freese’s voice rising above the field at a local football game. You might have heard her song through the crowd at the Alligator Festival. If you have ever been to a local singing competition, you definitely have not missed her tunes. […]
Lifestyles
Country star, monster po-boys
Residents will come from all across the parish to boogie to rocking music, soar through the air on various rides and get their fill of those famous monster soft shell crab and shrimp po-boys at the 41st annual River Parishes Fall Festival.
Lifestyles
Schools will seek $45 million in bonds
During a Capital Improvements Committee meeting on Monday, the St. Charles Parish School Board discussed the possibility of taking out $50 million in bonds for future construction projects.
Lifestyles
Committee proposes eliminating fall break
On Wednesday, the school district brought a proposed 2012-2013 calendar to the School Board table for consideration.
Events & Announcements
Step back in time at Destrehan Plantation
More than 150 artists and crafts vendors from throughout the country will peddle their pottery, jewelry, ceramics and fleur de lis items at the 40th annual Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival this weekend.
Lifestyles
R.K. Smith Middle received $15k grant
R.K. Smith Middle School is dedicated to providing students with the necessary tools for them to succeed. But a top-notch education and activities, such as after-school tutoring programs and field trips, come at a cost. […]
Lifestyles
Nominate now for Farmer of the Year
Agriculture is a multi-billion dollar industry in Louisiana. To acknowledge the exceptional contributions of its farmers, the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will honor the 2012 Louisiana Farmer of the Year. […]