Health
S. La. named possible Zika outbreak hot spot in national study
A national study lists South Louisiana among the projected hot spots in the U.S. for a possible Zika outbreak. […]
Month: March 2016
Crime
Dog’s rescue-to-riches story after thrown off I-310
Five months ago, the pit bull who would become widely known as “Ally Gator” was in serious danger. The dog survived a 30-foot fall from I-310 into the swamp below, warded off an alligator attack and was in danger of drowning before a rescue effort gave her new life. […]
Lifestyles
DHS Wildcats going to World Robotics contest
Huddled in the pit, Destrehan High School’s Wildcats Robotics team was still glowing over their robot having put nine balls in the tower in their first match at the Bayou Regional in Kenner. […]
Crime
Sex offender may get up to 99 years even as child recanted
Despite the victim recanting her testimony against Fabian Celestine, a jury found him guilty of oral sexual battery of a child in less than 25 minutes of deliberation. […]
Lifestyles
DHS helps float PT-305 boat
From torpedo powerboat in Europe to oyster boat on the Chesapeake Bay, PT-305 was headed to retirement when those passionate about saving the 73-year-old ship stepped in to ensure it would not be lost. […]
Business
Retirement rules: Myth vs. reality
If your goal is to save enough to fund a long retirement, and you’re not sure how to start or how to catch up, remember that there’s more than one path to success. […]
Business
Area residents say Bunge upgrade won’t likely stop dust
Destrehan residents aren’t optimistic that Bunge North America’s new ship loading system under construction on the Mississippi River will ease or stop what they say is a worsening dust problem so bad that their asphalt streets are turning white. […]
Allen Lottinger
Imagine ‘The Passion’ in New Orleans
One of the most interesting programs ever appeared on television this past Sunday for Palm Sunday night. The title was “The Passion of Christ”and, no, it was not set in Jerusalem where the original Passion was set. […]
Boys Basketball
Ursin leads All-District squads
Ursin leads All-District squads […]