News
Destrehan preacher appeals for $54M private jet
Destrehan TV evangelist Jesse Duplantis announced to his congregation in his weekly show that God told him his next jet will be an estimated $54 million Dassault Falcon 7X. […]
Year: 2018
Book Review
Book review: Wise Blood
Reviewed by Catelyn Errington Wise Blood, a novel by Flannery O’Connor, is set in Taulkinham, Tennessee. This Southern Gothic follows the story of the cynical Hazel Motes, a young soldier returning from war. Hazel Motes, […]
Book Review
Book review: A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales
Reviewed by Delles A. County Ireland is most known for its green meadows and hill-filled expanse. A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales by Richard Doyle publications dives into most of the folk tales […]
What's Happening
June 22 – 24 Catfish festival
The Louisiana Catfish Festival will be held June 22 – 24 at St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church, 17324 LA 63, Des Allemands. The fest will feature home-cooked food, live music, rides and more. […]
What's Happening
June 15 – Parish auction
The St. Charles Parish online auction will begin June 15 and run through June 29. […]
What's Happening
June 10 – Concert
The Louisiana Ovation Vocal Ensemble Spring Concert will be held on June 10 at 3 p.m. in the St. Charles Borromeo School Gym, 13396 River Road, Destr […]
What's Happening
June 3 – Backyard Bash
The Backyard Garden Bash by the Destrehan Plantation and LSU Ag Center Master Gardeners will be held 1 – 3:30 p.m. June 3 at the plantation’s Mule Barn, 13034 River Road, Destrehan. […]
Allen Lottinger
LSU great is called to rest
When LSU told gridiron great Billy Cannon during last August that they would build a statue in his honor, he was somewhat shocked. It was the day after his 80th birthday. He died this past Sunday at the age of 80. […]
Obituaries
Sonia “Granny” Blanca Navarro
Sonia “Granny” Blanca Navarro born Aug. 26, 1942 peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on May 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. […]