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Destrehan student to host, perform at Remembering Katrina concert
The idea came together over dinner.
How can we commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans’ resilience? […]
Katrina
Government
Rescued survivors recall Katrina’s dangers
Twenty-eight hospital workers and family, along with two Australian tourists, were huddling together near the Ernest Morial Convention Center in the chaos and despair of what was once New Orleans when the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office made a bold move to rescue them. […]
News
St. Charles Parish remembering Katrina
The thing I remember most about enduring the Katrina experience was the realization that this was probably the ‘Big One’ disaster planners had been predicting. […]
News
St. Charles Parish remembering Katrina
St. Charles Parish officials agree one of the most significant changes that came from Hurricane Katrina was better assessing risk and being more prepared for disaster. […]
Government
Katrina, Rita and Sandy push rising flood insurance rates
When it comes to insurance, the catastrophe can linger long after the devastation and such is the case with rising flood insurance rates in St. Charles Parish, as well as the nation. […]
Lifestyles
Kickstarting Katrina Destrehan author using Kickstarter to fund oral history of Hurricane Katrina
Bert Montgomery watched Hurricane Katrina from the sidelines. […]
Lifestyles
Isaac’s wrath mirrors Katrina for DHS trainer
For the second time in seven years, Destrehan High School athletic trainer George McGovern is left looking for a new residence after a hurricane destroyed his home.
Lifestyles
Parish remembers Katrina, 9/11
In honor of the anniversaries of Hurricane Katrina and September 11, St. Charles Parish proclaimed Labor Day as “Remembrance Day” this year. […]
Lifestyles
Parish divorce rates soar since Katrina
Many relationships couldn’t endure the wrath of Hurricane Katrina, and parish counselor and relationship therapist Kathleen McGraw says since the storm divorce has been steadily increasing parishwide.
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