Crime
Ex-DHS band teacher released from jail
Former Destrehan band teacher Byron Toups has been released from prison after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that he didn’t violate the terms of his home incarceration.
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Month: February 2011
Business
New name, new owners give boost to Ormond club
The group of investors who will buy Willowdale Country Club might want to look at Cypress Lakes Country Club in Destrehan as an example of how new management can have a positive impact.
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Girls Basketball
Lady Tigers fall to Airline in first round
Despite 29 points from Kaelynn Boyd, the Hahnville Lady Tigers were defeated by Airline in the bi-district round of the Class 5A state playoffs.
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Events & Announcements
Big Buck contest returns to Sportsmen’s show
“The Big Buck” contest is coming to the Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show, with cash and prizes for the entrants with the highest-scoring deer in several categories. […]
Baseball
Former DHS pitcher recognized by SEC
At this time last year, LSU’s Kurt McCune was pitching for the Destrehan Wildcats. Now, McCune has been named the SEC Pitcher of the Week after leading the Tigers to a 9-1 victory on Sunday.
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Fishing / Hunting
Anglers target Lake Cataouatche during Bassmaster Classic
The top 50 bass anglers in the world descended upon the Louisiana Delta to fish for large mouth bass, and many of them quickly discovered that St. Charles Parish waterways were the way to go.
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News
10 daily recycling bins to be placed across parish
Though a measure to add curbside recycling to the garbage contract was shot down late last year, St. Charles Parish residents will soon be able to visit one of 10 permanent recycling bins around the area.
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Boys Basketball
Wildcats given No. 18 seed, head to Barbe for first round
Despite finishing 8-2 in District 6-5A, the Destrehan Wildcats will hit the road this Friday to take on Barbe in the first round of the state playoffs. […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles Parish Schools celebrate Black History Month
St. Charles Parish Schools joined together this month to celebrate Black History Month with plays, dances, speeches and special guests.
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