Lifestyles
Bugging Out
When residents visit the Audubon Insectarium’s Louisiana swamp exhibit, they probably don’t know that many of the creepy crawlers that are on display come from right here in St. Charles Parish. […]
Profiles
Lifestyles
Community rallies around Norco baby with rare skin disease
Two months ago Randy and Courtney Roth of Norco welcomed their son Tripp into the world. But shortly after his arrival, the family’s joyous occasion was overshadowed when the infant was diagnosed with a life-threatening skin disease. […]
Lifestyles
People Watch
It’s a dream that’s come true, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime – at least for Des Allemands sophomore Trevor Arthur. […]
Lifestyles
Meeting ‘King of Pop’ leaves lasting impression on St. Rose man
It was the year 1973. Page after page of high-end fashion magazines printed glossy images of young, hip models sporting bell-bottom jeans and clog heels. […]
Lifestyles
River Parishes Hospital welcomes Kosi Avotri, MD
Dr. Avotri received his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in Accra, Ghana. He completed a pediatric internship at the Ministry of Health in Accra, Ghana and two residencies in pediatrics – the first at Michigan State University affiliated residency program in Lansing, Mich. and the second at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles junior cotillion director named
The National League of Junior Cotillions has announced the appointment of Stacey Smith as the Director for the NLJC’s St. Charles Parish Chapter. […]
Lifestyles
10-man ‘metal’ band unique art
With a little creativity and scrap metal laying around, Frenchy Berard of Des Allemands designed his version of the Olympia Brass Band using nails, tin, washers, nuts, soft drink cans, welding rods and other metal to create the one-of-a-kind replica. […]
Lifestyles
Pet-sitting biz brings comfort to owners, pets
After the tragic death of her mother, Stephanie Derbes knew she’d need something to brighten her days. Having a fondness of pets and the joy they bring, she decided to start a pet sitting business. […]
Lifestyles
Behind the Music
Thirty-one years ago, David Rosenthal first waved his director’s baton at Hahnville High School. Last month the band director retired, saying that his “time” had finally come. […]