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Alligator Festival is Sept 26-28 in Luling
Admission is $1 at the gate. Strollers are admitted free. Parking is free. → Read More
New Orleans Posse Scholars earn scholarship to study abroad, newsletter reports
The Gilman program aims to diversify the students who study abroad and prepare them for leadership roles with the government and private sectors, New Orleans Agenda reported. → Read More
Greenwing event in Norco teaches children about the wetlands
Greenwings are young Ducks Unlimited members. They participate in the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl. In addition to waterfowl, these habitats benefit other wildlife and people. → Read More
Here are steps to take to save a pet's life when disaster strikes
The ASPCA is encouraging New Orleans residents sign its Disaster Prep Pledge to plan for their pet's safety and to review a checklist with tips about what to do before, during, and after a disaster. → Read More
Christian basketball tournament in Hahnville raises money for scholarships
Mt. Zion Baptist of Ama won first; Mt. Zion Baptist of Garyville placed second; and Community Christian Center of Kenner, third. → Read More
Vacherie athlete wins bronze at Special Olympics World Games
Special Olympics Louisiana selected four athletes, one unified partner and one sport manager from Louisiana to attend the World Games. → Read More
Charlie Long Jr. of New Orleans earns Eagle Scout ranking
Long, the son of Margaret and Charles Long, has been a member of the Boy Scouts since 2004. → Read More
LaPlace woman who lost legs below the knee helps other amputees, opens Metairie facility
Grunberg attributes her positive outlook to the help and support she has received from Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates as well as family and friends. → Read More
'Rapunzel' presented by St. John Theatre in Reserve
Missoula directors conducted auditions and rehearsals in one week. → Read More
Swamp School in St. Charles Parish attracts more than 200 young campers
Canoeing, archery, crabbing, fishing, planting trees, and becoming acquainted with alligators, snakes and other swamp creatures were among favorite activities. → Read More
Claude Hill named new principal at West St. John High in Edgard
Hill was named St. John Parish's 2014-15 high school teacher of the year. → Read More
2 musicals in Reserve you shouldn't miss
Many River Parishes residents will showcase their talent in community theater shows this month in Reserve. St. John Theatre will present "Annie Get Your Gun" July 17-19 and 22-25 at the theater, 115 W. Fourth St. St. James Community Theater will present "The Addams Family" July 24-26 and 30-31 and Aug. 1 at St. Peter School, 188 W. Seventh St. Advanced tickets for the shows may be purchased at… → Read More
'The Addams Family' will be presented by St. James Theater in Reserve
After a six-year hiatus, St. James Community Theater decided to return to the stage and invited longtime director/designer Darryl P. Clement to lead the cast and crew. → Read More
Jeffrey Millet of LaPlace named Rotary's Young Person of the Year
Jeffrey Millet of LaPlace has been named the recipient of the LaPlace Rotary Club's 2015 Stephanie "Nikki" Wilking Memorial Leadership Award. Millet, a 2015 graduate of St. Charles Catholic High in LaPlace, was presented the club's Young Person of the... → Read More
Garyville woman who helps cancer victims is named LaPlace Rotary's citizen of the year
Tanya Roccaforte of Garyville has been named the LaPlace Rotary Club's 2015 Citizen of the Year. Roccaforte was selected to receive the Delton Arceneaux Citizen of the Year Award, which is named in memory of Arceneaux, a longtime Rotarian and... → Read More
Independence celebrated July 3 in St. John, St. Charles parishes
St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes celebrated Independence Day a day early, July 3, in Luling, Edgard and Reserve. Food, music, and a fireworks show were among the highlights of the patriotic events. In St. Charles Parish, the... → Read More
St. Bernard Salutes America held July 4 in Chalmette
The St. Bernard Salutes America Committee hosted the 31st annual Fourth of July Celebration on the Frederick Sigur Civic Center grounds, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, in Chalmette. Admission was free. The celebration included music by The Jeff Davis Project and... → Read More
Camp Shriver, sponsored by Special Olympics, held in Destrehan
"Awesome throw, great form," Coach Janet Pitzen excitely said as she watched a player on her red team throw a turbo javalin for the first time. Nearby, Coach Kayla Chategnier offered words of encouragement as she lead a group of... → Read More
Dynamic Duo from Destrehan delights community, newspaper reports
The Dynamic Duo -- a 70-year-old Destrehan man and his 14-year-old grandson -- has been spotted quite often during the past three years throughout St. Charles Parish. Unlike the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder who fight crime, the Destrehan Dynamic... → Read More
Independence celebrations planned in St. Charles and St. John parishes
St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes will celebrate Independence Day a day early, July 3, in Luling, Edgard and Reserve. Food, music, and a fireworks show are among the highlights. In St. Charles Parish, the 25th annual Independence Celebration... → Read More