Lifestyles
Twin Navy veterans take divergent paths during WWII
The story of 89-year-old Norco resident William Rook is more than a story about an individual, but a study in contrasts and the role fate has in one’s life. […]
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Government
Remembering the actions of local soldiers on Veteran’s Day
In a Veteran’s Day proclamation 50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy said “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” […]
Lifestyles
Navy veteran helped save lives after Luling ferry disaster
Linton Bergeron, 85, was aboard the M/V St. Charles ferry going to work as a machinist at Shell Chemical early on the morning of Oct. 20, 1976 when he saw what was about to happen. […]
Lifestyles
Local veteran joined WWII effort at 16
Jack McCully was 16 years old in 1944 when he decided he wanted to join the Army Transportation Corps, but it was not without resistance. […]
Lifestyles
95-year-old veteran who was wounded in neck by sniper fire recounts WWII experience
Richard Keller was leading a combat unit on the front lines at Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands when he was shot by a sniper. […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles Parish Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community visit veteran’s home
The St. Charles Parish LVFC (Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community) visited the veterans home in Reserve in honor of Veteran’s Day. […]
Government
Veterans memorial that honors parish’s soldiers in danger of being forgotten
At the south end of St. Charles Parish, just before Highway 90 crosses over into Lafourche Parish, a little known Veterans Memorial stands in front of St. Gertrude Catholic Church.
Lifestyles
Mimosa Park Elementary’s Veterans Day
Mimosa Park Elementary Students celebrated Veteran’s Day by wearing patriotic shirts. […]
Lifestyles
R. J. Vial 30 year veteran
Sharon Bonnaffons, a fourth grade math, science and social studies teacher at R. J. Vial Elementary School in Paradis was recently honored by the St. Charles Parish Public Schools School Board. […]