Lifestyles
Hahnville couples’ struggle shows challenges, rewards of foster parents
On Dec. 29, a pile of unopened, nicely-wrapped gifts remained beneath a Christmas tree in the living room of Brandi and Stephen Cortez’s Hahnville home. […]
Profiles
Lifestyles
From Des Allemands to the Arctic Ocean: Friends set out on 5,200-mile journey
Six Midwesterners recently began a 5,200-mile canoe journey through 10 states with a little help from an old friend in Des Allemands. […]
Health
Luling firefighter remains positive despite holiday cancer diagnosis
In late November, a doctor’s exam showed that something was very wrong with Joseph Riebow. At first doctors thought it was a staph infection, then pneumonia. […]
Lifestyles
Luling native is contestant on ‘American Idol’
A Luling native will be a contestant on the new season of “American Idol” on Fox. […]
Lifestyles
St. Rose family has lit the way for Santa Claus for last 24 years
Glen Nelson was 16 years old when he first got the idea to build a bonfire for the holidays. At that time, it was supposed to be a small bonfire in the backyard for Halloween. […]
Lifestyles
Santa’s helpers in St. Charles
Beginning in November, the United Way of St. Charles Parish starts taking calls and referrals on disadvantaged families throughout the parish. […]
Lifestyles
Help for Honduras
When members of the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish landed in the Honduran city of Tegucigulpa, they weren’t there to tour Mayan ruins. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan student selected to perform at Carnegie Hall
The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Luciano Pavarotti all performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, now Destrehan junior Haley Taylor will follow in those famous footsteps. […]
Lifestyles
Hahnville Volleyball gives back to senior community
Members of the Hahnville Volleyball team volunteered at Ashton Manor Assisted Living’s annual Thanksgiving Family Dinner. […]