Obituaries
Grace F. Matherne
Grace F. Matherne, 93 a native of Rosebud, Texas and resident of Boutte passed away on Dec. 4, 2019. […]
Month: December 2019
Obituaries
Dr. David James “Jim” Miller
Dr. David James “Jim” Miller, 78, business owner, mining executive, Ph.d chemist, attorney, pilot and philanthropist, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Nov. 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. Jim is survived by his wife […]
Football
Senior class led Destrehan out of slump, into championship game
The phrase “it’s darkest before dawn” doesn’t always hold true. But for a tough-minded group of Destrehan players and coaches, a belief it was the case. […]
Featured
Plans underway for splash park on West Bank
Although it’s been discussed since 2018, plans are underway to build an estimated $2 million splash park near the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center in Luling. […]
Columns
Outside players likely for leadership, redistricting
Lawmakers have long had the luxury of diving into redistricting sessions as lobbyists and major sat back and watched — usually from a distance. […]
Columns
The play, ‘Native Gardens’ illustrates divisions in our society today
I recently went to a play at the Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans entitled “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarias. This brilliant comedy showcases some problems and divisions we are experiencing in our society today. […]
Columns
The Mandate Was Clear
Louisiana voters turned out in large numbers this election cycle. Now, only a few weeks removed from a contentious and competitive election season, the question becomes what was the message these voters intended to deliver to elected officials by their votes? […]
Football
Destrehan alums help propel LSU to SEC title game
As LSU continues to roll in what’s been a season for the ages, three former Destrehan alums have helped propel the Tigers into the SEC Championship Game and a 12-0 start […]
Football
Destrehan rides second half wave to semifinal victory – and to the Superdome
After it found itself in the rare position of being counted out of the championship mix by many observers at midseason, Destrehan’s played with a huge chip on its shoulder, game after game after game. […]