News
Crafts, food draw thousands to Destrehan fest
More than 150 crafts vendors from throughout the country will set up shop at Destrehan Plantation this weekend for the storied plantation’s fall festival. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
St. Charles Parish plans to purchase Madere’s Garage for $670,000
The St. Charles Parish Council voted Nov. 3 to sign a lease with the owners of the former Madere’s Garage on River Road in Hahnville for $20,000 through Jan. 5. The parish says they will use the property to perform maintenance on vehicles and equipment. […]
Lifestyles
Months after mammogram, former DHS coach discovers she has breast cancer
Denise Keller was climbing waterfalls and traversing sky bridges when she discovered a lump in her breast that would drastically change her life. […]
Government
Marcel handily defeats Morel for judgeship
Destrehan attorney Tim Marcel overwhelmingly defeated incumbent Judge Michele Morel in the Nov. 4 election to become division “E” judge in the 29th Judicial District that serves St. Charles Parish. […]
News
Emergency responders jump into action to save dog from drowning
Emergency responders from several St. Charles Parish agencies jumped into action Sunday morning to save a yellow Labrador that was tangled in vines in the middle of a Luling canal. […]
News
Stories of generations’ past fill graveyards during All Souls Day
Lifelong St. Charles Parish resident Carla Langley’s mother died while Carla was pregnant with her own daughter, Anna McDuffy. Anna is now a senior at Destrehan, and on a sunny Sunday in November, her and her mother walked St. Charles Borromeo cemetery, visiting the ancestors the LSU-bound teen never got to meet. […]
Business
Hahnville CEO honored by LSU for company’s growth
A Hahnville businessman who grew up in Norco was recently honored by LSU for having the 22nd fastest-growing company owned by an alum of the university. […]
Crime
Teen accused of raping girl while friends watch
A 15-year-old Destrehan boy was arrested and charged with forcibly raping a 16-year-old girl in St. Rose while four of his friends watched the attack, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Government
Marcel unseats Morel for Division E judgeship
Destrehan attorney Tim Marcel overwhelmingly defeated incumbent Judge Michele Morel Tuesday for the Division E judgeship, capturing more than 60 percent of the vote. […]