News
Plantation says sweet spirit keeps the bells ringing
When the bells were heard ringing on the front door of Ormond Plantation and no one could be found nearby, it was believed to be the daughter of original owner Pierre Trepagnier. […]
Year: 2018
Lifestyles
Using technology to learn new reading skills
Spencer Fontenot, a third grade student in Mrs. Jannica Brown’s class at Lakewood Elementary, uses an iPad to learn new reading skills. […]
Business
Ashton Manor’s community of love and joy
Ashton Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care in Luling isn’t only convenient and comfortable, but also an exciting, active place for seniors at all levels of the aging process. The public is invited to a […]
Columns
Dealing with death, what not to say
A couple of weeks ago, I saw the play Steel Magnolias at the Thibodaux Playhouse. I had seen the play before and also the movie but this time I was moved to tears over the basic message of the play. Two weeks ago, I published the 10 stages of grief as a help for those who have lost a love one. Steel Magnolias embodied most of those stages. […]
News
They’re cute, fuzzy and get dumped after Easter
Liberty, Rosie Posie, Dirty White Boy (Pretty White Boy after a bath), Bonnie and Clyde, Polka Dot and Periwinkle all have different names with a huggable cuteness, yet they were all dumped. […]
News
Councilman alleged hit and run still under investigation
Parish District Attorney Joel Chaisson said the hit-and-run case with St. Charles Parish Councilman Paul Hogan is still under investigation. […]
Business
It’s show time in Destrehan
With more than 15,000 visitors anticipated at the Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival, it’s going to be an even bigger show this year. “We’re looking forward to having another successful festival,” said Executive Director Nancy Robert. […]
Football
Hahnville rallies from 14-point deficit to earn critical victory at Central Lafourche
Hahnville has battled adversity all season long, and the Tigers haven’t quit. Nothing prior to Friday night’s game with Central Lafourche caused them to give up. And once again, when the chips were down, the […]
Football
Explosive second half plays spur Destrehan past Jesuit
For three-and-a-half quarters, Destrehan kept patiently chipping, chipping and chipping away at Jesuit’s imposing defense, which allows very few explosive plays. Then the Wildcats’ patience paid off, and those big plays came when they were […]