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After decades of absence, boats blessed in Des Allemands
From the deck of Chad Matherne’s boat, Lac Des Allemands had become the scene of more than 100 boats lining up for the area’s first boat blessing in years. […]
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Crime
Luling man found guilty of “brutal” 2017 murder
Jerel Smith, the 32-year-old Luling man arrested and charged with murdering Metairie’s Ryan Dubuc in 2017 for $80 cash, was found guilty Friday of second degree murder and armed robbery. […]
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St. Rose resident’s prayers for help answered
Carolyn Zeringue’s floors had become so soft from dampness she worried about them giving way under her feet at her St. Rose home, but she had faith. […]
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New addition to Byrds’ nest well worth the wait
Jamie Byrd gazed lovingly at her newborn child, Kinsley Grace, and reflected on the journey she and her husband Corey have taken to get here. […]
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BP disaster funds proposed for Des Allemands’ new boat launch
After years of pursuing a new boat launch for Des Allemands, St. Charles Parish Councilman Paul Hogan said the project is now being considered for BP disaster funds. […]
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Families rebuilding lives after losing everything in Destrehan fire
Alicia Davis, her finance’ and his son could be homeless soon, struggling with having lost everything in a fire that claimed the entire apartment building where they lived in Destrehan. […]
Crime
Destrehan man arrested in connection with rapper’s murder
A Destrehan man has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of rapper Anthony “TC” Cole, who was found dead in November. […]
Government
Parish aims to improve Montz drainage
Work has begun on Gulf South Pipeline’s promised $2 million drainage upgrades agreed to as part of Entergy’s gas compressor station. […]
Ama
Ama woman accused of heading false prescription drug ring
An Ama woman and former medical assistant at a children’s clinic was recently arrested in St. John Parish on allegations she forged more than 140 prescriptions under a local pediatrician’s medical license. […]