Destrehan
Ormond Spray Park opens Saturday
The Ormond Spray Park, located at 1901 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan, will open for the season on Saturday, May 1, from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. […]
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Destrehan
Heritage Weekend set for this weekend, open to public for first time
Through music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and hands-on activities, Destrehan Plantation invites the public to take a look at Louisiana’s past during Heritage Weekend. […]
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High winds lead to fallen trees in Luling, Destrehan
While flooding rain and strong wind impacted all of St. Charles Parish last week, some residents are dealing with an additional aftermath of the strong spring showers – fallen trees. […]
Destrehan
Healthy choices pay off for local woman
Destrehan resident Kim Costandi was athletic and involved in sports year-round when she was growing up, but adult responsibilities and motherhood meant she had a hard time incorporating exercise into her weekly routine. […]
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Free gifts at Farmers’ Market to those donating toward “Need to Feed”
April has been designated as “Need to Feed” month in St. Charles Parish – and there’s an easy way to help. […]
Crime
Arrest made in Destrehan shooting case
A 17-year-old St. Rose male has been arrested in relation to a late February shooting in Destrehan. […]
Destrehan
Local trio’s friendship grows through workouts
A lot has changed in St. Charles Parish over the years, but one thing has stayed remarkably the same – if you want to use an elliptical machine at NDurance Fitness in the early morning hours, you better pick one that isn’t in front of the televisions. […]
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Destrehan woman finds creative ways to give back
When Cheri Faucheux can’t find a way, she makes one.
During the past year, the Destrehan resident has blazed her own trails when it comes to finding creative and impactful ways to give back to the residents of St. Charles Parish. […]
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Local Girl Scout receives Medal of Honor for saving boy from drowning
Evelyn Carter, a Girl Scout from Troop 20179 in Destrehan, was just 10 years old when she sprang into action at a local swimming pool and helped save a 7-year-old boy from drowning. […]
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1811 Slave Revolt Trail now open in Destrehan
Leaders from the River Region and the Louisiana’s River Parishes Tourist Commission commemorated the 210th anniversary of the 1811 Slave Revolt by dedicating a new 10-mile trail Friday. […]
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Club aims to include, encourage children with physical mobility issues
Sherry Richmond-Frank’s desire to impact the lives of children who are born with physical mobility issues started decades ago when her now adult daughter, Jesse, was born with spina bifida. […]
Crime
Parents of ‘severely autistic’ Destrehan teen killed last January suing Jefferson Parish police
The parents of an autistic Destrehan teen who died during a confrontation with Jefferson Parish deputies early last year is suing the parish’s Sheriff’s Office for negligence in the boy’s death. […]