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Civil rights group wants to stop weddings at ‘historic slave plantations’
A national civil rights group’s call to stop holding weddings at historic slave plantations hasn’t affected Destrehan Plantation, or at least not yet. […]
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Construction on turf football field begins for Ed Reed Park
Construction on a turf football field at the heart of the in-the-works Ed Reed Park in St. Rose should be ready for use early in the upcoming new year. […]
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Make sure your holiday gift arrives safe and sound with these simple tips
It’s the season for giving – and, unfortunately sometimes, for taking illegally. With families spread out over long distances, sending Christmas gifts through package delivery is often the most practical course of action. […]
Business
Parish economy is among the strongest in Louisiana
Hitting a near 30-year low in unemployment, St. Charles Parish’s economic indicators are among the strongest in Louisiana. […]
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Shriners, parish create day of Christmas joy for children
More than 40 child patients received Christmas gifts, got to meet Santa Claus and had a chance to enjoy “a winter wonderland” courtesy of the Jerusalem Shrine Patient Christmas Party in Destrehan Saturday. […]
Government
President-elect requests moratorium on projects; council approves nearly $9 million of them
The St. Charles Parish Council approved contracts for nearly $9 million in projects despite Parish President-elect Matt Jewell’s request to table them for review by his administration and incoming council members. […]
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Rare brain cancer leaves Destrehan woman, family, in sudden crisis
The lives of Destrehan’s Yousef Skaikay, his wife Louissa and their three children took a jarring turn last month, when Louissa passed out and was rushed to the emergency room. […]
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Tune into NCIS: New Orleans. See anything familiar?
Want to see St. Charles Parish in NCIS: New Orleans? […]
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Inmate expresses sorrow, remorse for officer’s murder
St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Deputy James Alan Arterbury lost his life on Independence Day of 1973, while responding to a disturbance call at a Killona bar. […]