Featured
Destrehan native’s theory could shed light on evolution of stars
Destrehan native Francis Robicheaux Jr. recently received a phone call containing a bit of rare – and welcome – information. […]
Month: March 2020
Featured
Destrehan Plantation cancels BBQ festival
The Smoke and Oaks BBQ and Music Festival planned by Destrehan Plantation for May 29-30 has been canceled, with plantation Executive Director Tracy Smith noting that a lack of financial sponsorships, coupled with costs, made the event non-viable. […]
Columns
A four quarter fix
You don’t put on a tuxedo to go to McDonalds and you don’t get on an airplane to visit your neighbor across the street. It would be silly to take such grand steps to accomplish something quite simple. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports – March 5, 2020
Suspects are innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Arrests Trichelle Roussell, 22, of 504 Kennedy St. in Ama, was arrested Feb. 29 and charged with battery of a dating partner. Laffarin Stipe, […]
Columns
Are you playing the right instrument?
I’ve long since forgiven Mrs. O’Brien.
As the sixth grade orchestra teacher, it was her job to recruit a full complement of string instrument players for the Cedar Manor Elementary School Orchestra. […]
Featured
Destrehan father fights cancer for second time in 8 years
Glen Halder of Destrehan had a life-changing year in 2012 – just three months after his first child was delivered stillborn, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After spending over seven years in remission, he is once again in a fight for his life. […]
Boys Basketball
Hahnville survives Ponchatoula rally, advance to 5A quarterfinals
For the first time in over a decade, Hahnville is moving on to the 5A boys basketball quarterfinals after earning a second round victory on the road at Ponchatoula, 57-49. […]
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Hot start spells the difference in Hahnville/Destrehan clash
While Hahnville and Destrehan won’t meet for their official District 7-5A showdown until later this season, the softball archrivals squared off on Tuesday for power points and bragging rights. […]
Crime
Suspect in St. Rose shooting arrested after turning himself in
A man suspected to be responsible for a St. Rose shooting last week has been arrested after turning himself in, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]