Lifestyles
They’re Baaack!
Des Allemands’ own science fiction author Lee Stephen steers readers through the trials and tribulations of war in a chaotic world unlike any other with his second novel, Outlaw Trigger. […]
Profiles
Lifestyles
Metairie doctor volunteers to help Mexican orphan
An eight-year-old girl, living in an orphanage in Mexico needs to be evaluated by a doctor, and St. Borromeo’s Youth director has found a child psychologist from Metairie willing to volunteer to do the costly assessment of the child.
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Lifestyles
Destrehan drummer invited to perform in Jan. 5 bowl game
Stephen Tumblin of Destrehan High School has been selected as a member of the inaugural U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, an honor celebrating the values and strengths these standouts share with Army Strong Soldiers. […]
Lifestyles
Marine moms send gift baskets to troops overseas
The Louisiana Marine Mom Support Group is making sure that soldiers get some love during the holidays by sending gift baskets and other items overseas.
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Lifestyles
New Sarpy fire destroys home, leaves 10 children homeless
Orvette Smith, of 925 Terrace St., in New Sarpy, a long-time custodian for St. Charles Parish Public Schools, stood in shock when he discovered his family’s home had been destroyed by a fire.
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Lifestyles
Homeless family faces crisis
Claudia Mitt, 31, of Boutte, starts her day off with her usual routine, walking the streets of St. Charles Parish, asking people for food and money to help her get back the life she once knew before her drug addiction forced her to lose her home, job and family. […]
Lifestyles
Former Destrehan star, current NFL Charger holds bear drive for children
Former Destrehan Wildcat and current San Diego Charger Mike Scifres is doing what he can to make a difference in the lives of young children that are currently forced to remain in the hospital during the holidays. […]
Lifestyles
Hartman knows true value of hardware
Hardware has always been one of Charlie Hartman’s passions, and luckily for members of St. Charles Parish, that has allowed him to share his immense experience in the field from the friendly confines of Hartman’s True Value Hardware.
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Health
Family seeks donations after man gets new liver
Richard Bissette, 51, of Luling suffered with liver problems for a couple of years, but when he caught the E. coli virus, his liver finally quit working, forcing him to have an expensive liver transplant. […]