Lifestyles
Four local dancers sweep Oklahoma competition
Four dancers from Dance Unlimited of the River Parishes won awards June 15 through 16 at the Odyssey National Dance Competition in Midwest City, Okla. […]
Lifestyles
Lifestyles
All For One
In a time that was smothered by segregation and indifference, a young boy by the name of Don Raymond was born, and although his time on Earth was shorter than most, his impact on St. Charles Parish and the legacy he left behind will live on forever. […]
Lifestyles
Volunteer vets beautify shelter
A group of more than 20 volunteers with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation completed much-needed repairs at the St. Charles Parish animal shelter July 17 and 18 as part of its Shelter Rehab Project. […]
Lifestyles
Ethel Schoeffner principal eyes that fourth star
Change has been a constant throughout Ethel Schoeffner Principal Mary Schmidt’s life and career. Not only has the veteran educator been around for the construction of both New Sarpy Elementary and the school she now heads, but she also saw St. Charles Parish develop from a rural outgrowth of New Orleans into a burgeoning area of its own. […]
Lifestyles
Luling Vietnam vet still dealing with pain, heartache of serving
Imagine being forced to leave home and dropped right in the middle of a battle overseas only to return three years later to face indifference from some people and indignation from others. […]
Events & Announcements
Concert hopes to spread awareness of teen dating violence through music
Teen dating violence is a huge problem across the nation, with some teens even experiencing that abuse every single day. […]
Lifestyles
Tackling violence head-on
On a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon, District 1 Councilman Billy Raymond walked through Meadows Drive and talked to residents in the community about various ways to improve the area. […]
Lifestyles
‘Mama Lou’ – a Shoney’s staple
Every morning at exactly 4 a.m., Louise Bearden, affectionately called ‘Mama Lou’ by most visitors who come to dine at the Shoney’s in Boutte, comes to work with a smile on her face, ready to wait tables. […]
Lifestyles
Check receipts during sales tax holiday
Customers expecting tax relief on Aug. 1 and 2 because of the parish sales tax holiday need to be careful. Some businesses may not have their registers programmed to give the tax credit. […]