Featured
For Destrehan mother and son, the flu brought a ‘miracle’
People describe the flu as a nuisance, or an uncomfortable ordeal, or perhaps a major inconvenience. […]
Month: November 2019
Football
Sophomore’s clutch field goal spurs Destrehan past West Monroe, into semifinals
A clutch sophomore cemented himself in Destrehan lore Friday night – and his team in the state semifinals. […]
Columns
Need help with a retirement plan?
Are plan loans allowed?
Sometimes. […]
Columns
Tinseltown Talks: A ‘Happy Days’ Thanksgiving
As the TV matriarch of the Cunningham clan in the sitcom “Happy Days,” Marion Ross appeared in over 250 episodes during the hit series 11-season run from 1974 to 1984. But one episode has special significance for the actress this time of year. […]
Columns
Unconditional love requires much work
“My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.” (Clare, age 6) […]
Obituaries
Lou Ann Songy
Lou Ann Songy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children in Luling, LA on November 26, 2019. She is now reunited with her loving husband of 44 years, Aubin Anthony Songy, Jr. She […]
Government
Prep work underway on East Bank Park expansion
Standing by an old oak tree discovered and saved on property that is becoming the much-anticipated expansion of the East Bank Bridge Park, architect Joey Murray says every effort is being made to preserve the trees. […]
Featured
Hahnville senior celebrates cousin’s life through football
He said a prayer before every game he played for the Hahnville Tigers, with the knowledge his one-time mentor is looking out for him. […]
Featured
Timeline proposed for Sunset levee elevation
An update on plans to upgrade the Sunset Drainage District levee ended a debate over whether it had significantly subsided and set in motion efforts to seek the funding to do the entire project. […]
