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Sister-owned snowball stand takes off in St. Rose
Sisters Kala Smith and Shalina Burlak grew up in St. Charles Parish and knew they wanted to open a business there. […]
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Des Allemands
Meghan’s Mission continues in St. Charles Parish
Hahnville native Meghan Schexnayder Greco passed away from cancer in 2019, but her mission here on Earth lives on thanks to friends and family who are creating opportunities for youth to travel on faith-based pilgrimages in her memory. […]
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Couple loses barn, 14 goats killed in fire
For Amber Theard and her husband Mark, it was a horrific night on several levels, starting with a phone call. […]
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Corrections nurse, mentor walks road less traveled to lend skills
Kecia Charles has always had a drive inside her to help others. […]
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Community pitches in to send care packages to soldiers
Last month Letitia Mott posted on Facebook that she was sending a care package to her deployed son and that she would cover shipping costs if anyone wanted to donate anything for other soldiers. […]
Des Allemands
Local family collects used sports equipment for those in need
Sports equipment can get expensive, especially for a family with multiple children. […]
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Pair of Waterford 3 employees who are challenging stereotypes
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Organizers said the theme invites everyone to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. […]
Des Allemands
Local business icon leaves lasting legacy
February 21 marked the passing of one of the community’s business icons, as Otto Candies Jr. died at the age of 82, leaving a rare legacy and memorable impact behind. […]
Destrehan
Local Girl Scout receives Medal of Honor for saving boy from drowning
Evelyn Carter, a Girl Scout from Troop 20179 in Destrehan, was just 10 years old when she sprang into action at a local swimming pool and helped save a 7-year-old boy from drowning. […]