Government
Local veterans sound off on anthem protests
For weeks, many NFL players have generated a hot topic of discussion through pregame protesting for social activism by taking a knee during the presentation of the National Anthem. […]
military
Lifestyles
Norco man turns into avid volunteer after wife’s death
Herman Louque’s life reads like the Who’s Who in volunteerism in St. Charles Parish. […]
Crime
Slain Lafayette officer mourned by his Destrehan family
In the days unfolding since her brother’s death in the line of duty in Lafayette, Mandy Middlebrook-Lovett is in disbelief over all the good he did as a police officer. […]
Health
METRO offers refuge, help to survivors of abuse
Established in 1986, Metro Centers for Community Advocacy˛ (METRO) offers a helping hand and guiding light for victims of domestic violence. […]
Health
New Red Cross office brings more services to St. Charles
Few emergency aid organizations are as recognized as the American Red Cross, which makes it even better news that it has opened an office in St. Charles Parish. […]
Lifestyles
Iraq vet follows in family footsteps into military service
Nick Friloux served in the U.S. Marine Corps and loved it.
“Just being in the military was great,” Friloux said. “But it was stay with the love of my life (his wife) or the Corps. I had to choose.” […]
Obituaries
Roberto “Taco” Villarreal
Roberto “Taco” Villarreal, 60, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 in New Orleans. […]
Lifestyles
R.J. Vial teacher receives VFW award
Karmann Samaha, fourth-grade teacher at R. J. Vial Elementary, was selected for the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan producer will tackle ‘Battle of New Orleans’
Less than a month after releasing “Kidnap” starring Halle Berry, Gold Star Films’ Todd Trosclair and Joey Tufaro have been brought in to co-produce the Atchity Brothers’ stalled “The Battle of New Orleans.” […]