Book Review
Book Review: “A Model Summer”
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St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
Firefighters battle blazes at hi-tech training center
For years, firefighters in St. Charles Parish were forced to train at dead end streets or abandoned buildings, and while they were able to learn the basic skills of fighting fires, the important skills could only be learned on the job. […]
Lifestyles
Monsanto funds kid camp, firefighter training
When it comes to the safety of their community, the people of the Luling Volunteer Fire Department know that practice makes perfect. […]
News
7 years later, schools could spend hundreds of thousands to replace track
After only seven years of use, the track at Hahnville High School has deteriorated to the point of being useless for meets and the School Board has begun discussing plans to replace it.
News
Bald eagles making comeback in St. Charles
Bald eagles have become a relatively common sight in St. Charles Parish and residents should expect to see more of them in the future, according to Amity Bass, the natural heritage manager of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Agriculture / Horticulture
Cold season garden chores
The pace of things tends to slow down a bit this time of year in the garden. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan man competed on Wheel of Fortune
Joe Gilberti, of Destrehan, played for the big bucks Thursday night on the Wheel of Fortune game show. […]
Government
Chaisson next D.A. after lack of challenger
After facing no opposition, State Senate President Joel Chaisson II will be the new St. Charles Parish district attorney starting next year.
News
Man dies after driving off Des Allemands bridge
A 48-year-old Thibodaux man died after his vehicle crashed into the Des Allemands bridge rail, flipped over it and fell 28 feet to the ground below, according to Louisiana State Police.