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Community college’s opening pushed to January
Initially slated for a fall 2020 opening, the doors to Boutte’s River Parishes Community College – United Way campus are now slated to open in January 2021. […]
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Sheriff says pandemic diminished supply of illegal drugs across country
While crime rates in St. Charles Parish hover at a low rate, collective crime activity – including drug-related arrests – in the parish has been on an uptick recently as people begin to emerge from coronavirus quarantine. […]
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Hospital team pays it forward, buys car for co-worker without
Lisa Perrot may not work as a doctor or nurse, but to her coworkers at St. Charles Parish Hospital, she’s every bit the hero. […]
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The girl behind the glitter
Festivals, parties and parades – or just a random Wednesday. They’re all the perfect time to sparkle, and one local resident has handcrafted the perfect accessory for any occasion. […]
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Couple relies on faith after home floods for second time
Terry and Vicki Caillouet have lived on North Beauregard Lane in Destrehan for 37 years. On May 14 their home flooded for the second time since they have been living there. The first was the May flood of 1995. […]
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Sheriff: “I was sickened” by treatment of Floyd, ensuing riots and looting
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said he was sickened after viewing the video of the Minneapolis incident that saw George Floyd killed while in police custody, as well as the event’s aftermath that has seen “rioting, looting and violence around the country.” […]
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Mystery Machine hits road, brings Scooby Gang to life
Have you solved the mystery?
The cartoon icon Scooby Doo is instantly recognizable to people young and old, a character that has endured for more than 50 years. So when a certain bright, colorful vehicle began taking to the roads of St. Charles Parish late last year, it may well have felt like the “Scooby Gang” had sprung from the small screen to real life. […]
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St. Charles Hospital front line worker on way to recovery after harrowing fight against COVID
For front line health care workers, Peter Woullard is representative of why those in the profession have been celebrated as heroes. […]
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Special needs twins battle coronavirus
The Schexnaydre twins have faced numerous challenged since March – school closed because of the pandemic, they’ve been sick, their parents have both been ill, their mother has been hospitalized and their house has flooded. […]