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WWII veteran from St. Rose turns 100
Jessie Smith turned 100 years old this month, and the St. Rose native and resident celebrated the milestone with his family and friends. 💯 […]
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American Legion, Coast Guard spend Veterans Day repairing post 131
American Legion Post 131 in Luling received substantial damage from Hurricane Ida, but the post’s roof was patched and a substantial amount of demo was done recently when the U. S. Coast Guard Greater New Orleans Chief Petty Officers’ Association visited and volunteered. […]
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St. Charles Parish Veteran’s Luncheon planned for Nov. 4
St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell and St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne will host a luncheon to celebrate St. Charles Parish veterans of all ages on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Bank Bridge Park. […]
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VFW Post 3750 West St. Charles hosts giveaway and plans for future events in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida
Free meals, cleaning supplies, groceries and more were available to veterans and community members when VFW Post 3750 West St. Charles partnered with other businesses and agencies on Sept. 18. […]
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Oscar Howard Savoie
Oscar Howard Savoie, 97, a World War II veteran fought his last battle on earth on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 and is now reaping his reward from his Lord in Heaven. […]
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Veterans Memorial Plaza coming to Luling
Ground broke this month on St. Charles Parish’s future Veterans Memorial Plaza – a project that has been a work in progress across three administrations. […]
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Army vet turned entrepreneur focuses on helping community
Jack Keen, a retired U.S. Army Major, dedicated 24 years of his life to protecting his country. These days, he says, his time and devotion are poured into making his own community better. […]
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Norco vet received Silver Star for heroic actions in Vietnam
Stafford Jackson’s 22 years of service in the United States Army garnered him many medals and awards, the highest of which being The Silver Star for his actions in the Vietnam War. […]
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Vet who witnessed terms of 18 presidents turns 100
She was born in the year women gained the right to vote and in the decade of the Great Depression. She has witnessed the terms of 18 U.S. Presidents, and in the first decade of her life the television was invented. […]