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Krewe of Lul gets permit, plans to roll for Mardi Gras
With a parade permit already in hand, the Krewe of Lul announced it will roll in 2022 and offer local residents their beloved community Mardi Gras parade. […]
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Though Christmas parade canceled, Santa won’t miss his visit to Norco
The recent announcement that the Norco Christmas Parade would not be able to roll this year was met with disappointment – the event has become a beloved tradition and family outing for community residents, but the 2021 edition ultimately became another casualty of Hurricane Ida. […]
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Filmmaker, former HHS teacher tells tales of tragedy in book
It was years ago, Royd Anderson recalled, that the St. Charles Parish library featured screenings of his 2006 documentary, “The Luling Ferry Disaster,” shining a light of attention onto the filmmaker’s work. […]
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The Grinch, White Christmas on tap at Lafon Center this weekend
The Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center is continuing its popular drive-in movie series with a Christmas-themed double feature slated for Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. […]
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Destrehan man faces 30 years in jail after pleading guilty to fraud
A Destrehan man is facing a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison after pleading guilty last month to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and one count of money laundering before U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana Jane Triche Milazzo. […]
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Family members, friends remember 3 killed by suspected drunk driver
Michaila Bowling, Hali Coss and Lily Dufrene.
By all accounts the three Luling residents were the best of friends. Each a HHS class of 2021 graduate, the three friends embarked on their college adventure together and started Nicholls State University this fall. Bowling and Dufrene were studying nursing, while Coss was an allied health sciences freshman. […]
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Debris collection deadline extended
St. Charles Parish has extended its debris collection, and residents are now asked to put out all debris by Jan. 10, 2022. […]
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Valero St. Charles Refinery gifts $1 million to local children’s charities
Valero’s St. Charles Refinery recently distributed $1,000,000 among 10 South Louisiana charities, with six of those directly impacting children in St. Charles Parish. […]
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Two HHMS employees win accolades
Two Harry Hurst Middle School employees were recently awarded for excellence in their respective fields – Dr. David Schexnaydre Jr., the leader of HMS, was named SCPPS Principal of the Year and School Counselor Tina Chaisson was named the 2021 Louisiana Middle School Counselor of the Year. […]