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Education Guide 2025: River Parishes schools invest in talent, workforce

Education · St. Charles Parish

Education Guide 2025: River Parishes schools invest in talent, workforce

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: St. Charles Parish expands Satellite Center with hands-on training in process technology Students earned over 2,100 credentials and $33.4M in scholarships Educators in both parishes receive raises and retention bonuses Lutcher High and other schools see major facility upgrades School districts in the River Parishes are making strategic investments in infrastructure, workforce development, and educator retention announcing sa…Read Article

Mother who lost son in tragic accident, husband who lost wife lead grief support group

Des Allemands · Des Allemands

Mother who lost son in tragic accident, husband who lost wife lead grief support group

There isn’t a roadmap to navigating grief. But Marty and Missie Durapau have found a way forward, even knowing it will never be truly left behind. The Bayou Gauche couple will be facilitating a support group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one at Life Fellowship Community Church in Des Allemands. The group will meet each week, starting Sept. 4 and ending Dec. 4, providing a space for people grieving loss to find others who unde…Read Article

Parish public schools rank in top 10 on LEAP test

Education · St. Charles Parish

Parish public schools rank in top 10 on LEAP test

St. Charles Parish Public Schools ranked in the top 10 districts in the state on the Louisiana Education Assessment Program, which measures proficiency in English Language Arts, math, science and social studies for grades 3-12. With 44 percent of test takers achieving mastery and above, the district scored nine percent above the state average, according to Angelle Babin, the assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment for …Read Article

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Local resident organizes blood drive for her parents, who both have cancer

While caring for her parents, who both have cancer, Sharonda Baham met several cancer patients who needed blood during their treatments. She also witnessed a period of blood donor shortages. “That experience opened my eyes to how critical blood donations are in saving lives,” Baham said. “It instilled in me a deep appreciation for the generosity of donors and the importance of community support during times of health crises.” Baham is organizing…Cancer · Boutte Read Article

Parish public schools rank in top 10 on LEAP test, but see decline in overall scores - St. Charles Herald Guide

St. Charles Parish Public Schools ranked in the top 10 districts in the state on the Louisiana Education Assessment Program, which measures proficiency in English Language Arts, math, science and social studies for grades 3-12. With 44 percent of test takers achieving mastery and above, the district scored nine percent above the state average, according to Angelle Babin, the assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment for …St. Charles Parish · St. Charles Parish Read Article

Parish requests construction bids for new Des Allemands boat launch

After years of fits and starts, the parish has taken a significant step toward the construction of a new boat launch in Des Allemands. The parish announced July 31 that it will accept bids for the construction of the boat launch through Sept. 9. Grayson Touchard, a spokesperson for the parks and recreation department, said once a construction bid is accepted and approved, the project will take about a year to complete. “It’s incredibly reward…Des Allemands · Des Allemands Read Article

Norco native, Super Bowl champion set for Southern Miss Hall of Fame induction - St. Charles Herald Guide

Jeremy Parquet played with Hall of Famers in the NFL, including Willie Roaf – the former New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro was Parquet’s childhood idol. On his way to the NFL, Parquet’s star shined bright first as Destrehan’s star offensive tackle, then at the University of Southern Mississippi, where Parquet built a legacy that will culminate with his own Hall of Fame induction at the school. Southern Miss recently announced P…Sports · Norco Read Article

West Nile confirmed in St. Charles Parish

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Mosquito sprays to be conduct Saturday and SundaySt. Charles Parish · St. Charles Parish Read Article

Hahnville man arrested for destroying graves

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Hahnville man charged with six counts of desecration of graves and criminal trespassing.Hahnville · Hahnville Read Article

Ronald Chris "Pee Wee" Fremen Sr

Ronald Chris “Pee Wee” Fremen Sr, peacefully met his Lord and Savior Sunday morning July 20, 2025, at home with family. He had battled cancer for the last year. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Barbara Elliott Fremen, sons Wynn Fremen (Pam), Randy Fremen, Ronald C. Fremen Jr, (Teahnee), Billy Fremen, Jody Fremen, Brad Fremen (Jennifer) and daughter Kayla Fremen, 12 grandkids, several step-grandkids, 8 great grand kids (one on the wa…Pee-Wee Herman · Luling Read Article

New Sarpy teacher follows in her mother’s footsteps

Michaela Mailhos knew exactly where she wanted to be – it’s always been the classroom. She grew up in a family of educators, as her mother was a kindergarten teacher for 33 years and her aunts were teachers as well. Mailhos herself has followed in their footsteps, as she is entering her third year of teaching first grade at New Sarpy Elementary. Mailhos said that in so many ways, her mother has been a huge inspiration. “She really instilled …New Sarpy · New Sarpy Read Article