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Largest slave revolt revisited on 200-year anniversary

January 7, 2011 heraldguide

Two hundred years ago, a group of Louisiana slaves led the largest organized rebellion of enslaved people on American soil.
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History buffs tell how Des Allemands’ Black Prince Island got its name

January 7, 2011 heraldguide

A Des Allemands native who plans on writing a history of the area said he discovered the true meaning behind Black Prince Island during his research. […]

New Camera Shootout photo contest starts Jan. 13

January 6, 2011 From staff and wire reports

The Camera Shootout 2011 photo contest is now accepting entries and the first weekly votes will be featured in the Jan. 13 edition of the Herald-Guide. […]

Friloux-Horn engagement

December 29, 2010 From staff and wire reports

Mr. and Mrs. Nash Friloux of Abita Springs are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Joy Friloux, to Garith Brandon Horn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Salito of Amite and Mr. Leonard Horn of Baton Rouge.
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Time to plant tulips, hyacinths

December 29, 2010 Dan Gill

The next few weeks are an important time for planting tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs that have been previously stored in your refrigerator.
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Schools expect revenue drop in ’11

December 29, 2010 Michelle Stuckey

St. Charles Parish School Board members said they may slow down spending in the next couple of years after being told that a drop in tax revenues will decrease the 2011 budget.
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Teen first in world cured by experimental operation

December 29, 2010 Michelle Stuckey

Madison Tully, a 16-year-old from Destrehan who had two life-threatening illnesses, is the first person in the world to be cured of both sickle cell anemia and lupus with a bone marrow transplant. […]