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Arrests at ISAP on Father's Day

Immigration · Saint Rose

Arrests at ISAP on Father's Day

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Saint Rose, Louisiana—The BI INCORPORATED office, which serves as a bridge for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to monitor some immigrants who are not in detention, sent notifications changing the appointment date to today, the 15th…Read Article

Parish seniors score higher on ACT than Louisiana average

St. Charles Parish · St. Charles Parish

Parish seniors score higher on ACT than Louisiana average

One student scored 36, 23 scored higher than 30 In 2024, the average score for the ACT test, a standardized exam for college admissions that is graded on a scale of 1 to 36, was 18.4 for Louisiana. For St. Charles Parish, the average score was 19. The scores for each parish are calculated by averaging each graduating student’s highest score on the ACT. In 2024, there were 641 students in St. Charles Parish’s graduation cohort. One student in tha…Read Article

Hahnville freshmen qualify for National Fishing Championship tourney

Chase Muller and Drew Todaro had the fish in their sights, and they knew it could be a big catch. They just didn’t realize how big – or what it would ultimately lead to. The 4-pound large bass helped the Hahnville High School duo place third at that weekend’s Bayou Segnette fishing tournament. But the larger outcome for the freshmen is that the placement helped put a strong season over the top, as Todaro and Muller officially qualified for t…Fish · Hahnville Read Article

Norco resident writes children’s book about how to peel crawfish

The idea came to her years ago: she would write a children’s book about how to peel crawfish. Now, four years later, Brittney Cannon’s idea is finally a reality. Her book, “How to Peel a Crawfish,” is available for purchase on Amazon. She hopes to one day sell the book in stores throughout the parish and is now gathering quotes from printers. Cannon has already sold 200 copies of the book. “It just didn’t seem real at first – to actually physica…Norco · Norco Read Article

After tragedy, St. Charles Parish native opens indoor kids play area in Boutte

The Play Station, an indoor play area designed for children 10 years and under, will host its grand opening Saturday, June 14 at 13322 Highway 90. The ribbon cutting will begin at 9 a.m. and doors will open at 10 a.m. The event will include free food and giveaways. Owner Cassandra Toumba said the grand opening, which was originally set for May, was delayed after a serious car accident in March claimed the lives of her son Jeremiah and his best f…Boutte · Boutte Read Article

First album by parish sophomore debuts at No. 1 on iTunes

As the snow fell – and kept falling – in St. Charles Parish in January, Ella Grace Francis and her mom, Stephanie Francis, were stuck in Chicago, where the snow was nowhere to be found. The irony of the unusual weather was not lost on Ella Grace and Stephanie: “It never snows in New Orleans! It always snows in Chicago!” The significance of the moment was not lost on the mother and daughter, either. There they were – over 900 miles from their hom…Destrehan · Destrehan Read Article

Once a gator hunter, Des Allemands woman authors first book - St. Charles Herald Guide

Nelda Stidham-Woodruff was finally able to grant her mother’s wish. It wasn’t the easiest journey, but it’s one Woodruff couldn’t be happier she embarked on. “The first thing I did, I looked up to Heaven – ‘Mama, I did it,’ Woodruff said. Fifteen years ago, Woodruff was asked by her mother – also named Nelda, Nelda Candies – to write a book about their family and its deep roots in Des Allemands. But Woodruff, a gifted storyteller, doubted …Des Allemands · Des Allemands Read Article

Nearly 9 million views later, viral moment propels Destrehan senior - St. Charles Herald Guide

The highlight play burned through social media, garnering likes, shares and especially views. There were plenty of comments too, many asking the same question. “Who is that quarterback?” The answer – as now millions have learned – is Jackson Fields of Destrehan, whose highlight connection with teammate and LSU committed wide receiver Jabari Mack in the Wildcats’ annual spring game captured the attention of the internet. On3 recruits on X.co…Social Media · Destrehan Read Article

Parish begins $2.7 million asphalt maintenance program

On Tuesday, May 28, the parish began asphalt road maintenance for 39 parish-owned roads. The project will cost over $2.7 million and will improve roads on the West Bank and the East Bank. The parish council approved the project at a council meeting on April 7. The contractor for the project is Barriere Construction. Carlie Dalgo, a spokesperson for public works, said the roads for the project were chosen based on a third-party assessment of all …St. Charles Parish · St. Charles Parish Read Article

Bessie “Granny” “GiGi’ Babin Legendre

Bessie “Granny” “GiGi’ Babin Legendre, 88, a native of Luling, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, June 9, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Thibodaux, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Raceland, LA. She is survived by her son, John Legendre; daughters, Mary Vorenkamp (Paul), …Luling, Louisiana · Luling Read Article

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