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Here are a few facts about New Sarpy, Louisiana:
- New Sarpy is a small village located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish
- It has a population of approximately 1,500 people
- The village was named after early settlers from Sarpy County, Nebraska
- It is home to a public elementary school, New Sarpy Kindergarten
- New Sarpy is known for its annual Catfish Festival, which celebrates the area's fishing heritage
- The village is located near the Bonnet Carre Spillway, a flood control structure on the Mississippi River
- New Sarpy was heavily impacted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, with many homes and businesses flooding
- St. Charles Parish has a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements dating back thousands of years.