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. […]
Year: 2016
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. […]
Boys Basketball
Ursin leads All-District squads
Ursin leads All-District squads […]
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. […]
Columns
Polls show grim political outlook for state government
Two new polls out from the University of New Orleans’ Survey Research Center and LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab reveal that the public has serious concerns about the budget and the direction the state is heading as the Legislature launches into its second session of the year. […]
Lifestyles
DHS carpentry students aiding their community
Destrehan High School teacher Craig Perrier sensed the satisfaction from the students in his carpentry class after completing projects around the school, and it gave him an idea that this was a group that could strive for more with a little helpful backing. […]