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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. […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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Destrehan mother starts organization to empower young girls, women
Kelly Bradford Barrios parlayed her intuitions as a mother into something extraordinary – the Destrehan resident is the founder of Be the Light, an organization that is on a mission to empower young girls and women. […]