What's Happening
Aug. 24 – Splash Park
The Ormond Spray Park, 1901 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan, will remain open on its normal schedule, 1 – 6 p.m. On Aug. 24, the park will begin opening on weekends only and then close for the […]
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What's Happening
Aug. 17 – Cub Scout Bike Rodeo
The St. Charles United Methodist Church, 1905 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan, will hold its first annual Cub Scout Bike Rodeo Aug. 17 10 a.m. to noon at the church. The rodeo is open to children age […]
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Voodoo practitioner traces lineage to Destrehan Plantation founder
Born into the vibrant, multicultural world of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Dianne Honore’ is a proud witch, voodoo worker and voodoo practitioner although she is most passionate about being a truthful storyteller. “My focus is […]
News
Destrehan named Louisiana’s richest town
Destrehan was named Louisiana’s richest town by a 24/7 Wall St. analysis that examined small communities where a majority of households exceed national median income. The town, with a population of 10,906, also ranks among […]
Business
A sugar-free or vegan experience with dessert
Sweet Rolls in Destrehan advertises as a one-of-a-kind experience, but getting a hand-rolled ice cream dessert that’s sugar free or vegan is also among those experiences. “It’s in demand,” said Rachel Gill who owns the […]
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58-lot subdivision planned for Destrehan
The St. Charles Parish Planning Commission will consider an estimated $10 million development planned for Destrehan at its Aug. 1 meeting. Businessman Todd Trosclair announced plans to pursue the project in April and is seeking […]
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Destrehan woman shares secret of 111-pound weight loss
When Karrie Parr hit the 100-pound mark, she started focusing less on weight and more on strength. “I just wanted to be stronger,” Parr said. “I moved into not spending all my time on cardio […]
News
Benefits abound at Destrehan CBD shop
Pain and anxiety relief, skin care among uses for its various products Craig Jacomine says he feels like he learns something new about the products at his business, The CBD Store in Destrehan, every day […]
Lifestyles
This is more than just robots
Brian Young’s job is mechanical, but it comes with a profound sense of satisfaction over his students being so excited about DHS Robotics and S.T.E.M. initiatives that they keep working on projects after hours. […]
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St. Charles Borromeo Church’s roots date back 296 years
Built on the West Bank by the Capuchin priests in 1723, the Little Red Church was long ago claimed by fire but evolved into the symbol of strength and faith that now stands as St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. […]
News
Destrehan resident argues parish is ignoring a safety hazard in a public servitude
A Destrehan resident and St. Charles Parish government are at odds over removing two trees in a legal disagreement that’s lingered nearly eight months. […]
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Priest prays for serial killer who murdered his parents
Every day, since May 9, 1997, Dominic “Mixie” Arcuri has prayed for the man who bludgeoned his parents to death in LaPlace. It didn’t change when he became a deacon and then a priest, who […]
