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Hurricane Ida leads to rediscovery of historic photos
Al Champagne’s recent move to Missouri had him packing up boxes and discovering tucked away treasures – treasures that many of his friends have enjoyed viewing. […]
Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge
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Local teen plans bridge signs to raise suicide awareness
Olivia Julien has a goal to spread messages of hope across the Hale Boggs Bridge, and she is one step closer to achieving that goal after this month’s St. Charles Parish Council meeting. […]
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Bucktown All-Stars, impressive fireworks show highlight Independence Day celebration
🧨 Live music, fireworks, food and family fun are all of tap for Sunday when St. Charles Parish will host its 32nd annual Independence Day celebration at the West Bank Bridge Park. […]
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Bridge Run back after 3-year hiatus
It’s been three years since the public has had the chance to run across the Hale Boggs Bridge in the United Way St. Charles’ Bridge Run, but that will all change on Saturday. […]
Crime
Reserve man sentenced following death of bridge worker
Hunter Johnson, 23, and of Reserve, was sentenced to 30 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections for the crime of vehicular homicide, stemming from an incident in March of 2021 in which highway worker Brady Ortego was struck and killed on I-310. […]
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United Way St. Charles sets 2022 Bridge Run date
It’s been three years since the public has had the chance to run across the Hale Boggs Bridge in the United Way St. Charles’ Bridge Run, but if all goes according to plan that will change in 2022. […]
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DOTD describes frequency of bridge repair work as ‘unexpected’
St. Charles Parish drivers and commuters have found themselves in an all too familiar predicament this month, as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development once again began performing work on the Hale Boggs Bridge. […]
Crime
Suspect’s mother marks the third arrest made in fatal Hale Boggs Bridge hit and run
Louisiana State Police Troop B announced this morning that another arrest has been made in the investigation into the crash that claimed the life of 44-year-old Brady Ortego, and this time it is Pebbles Johnson, the mother of suspect Hunter Johnson. […]
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Grandmother who allegedly helped grandson evade police after fatal hit and run arrested
Hunter Johnson, 22, was arrested and booked in March with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, hit and run, reckless operation and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Brady Ortego. […]