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Wildcat pass rushers earned high sack totals, All-State honors
Third and long: words that haunted opposing quarterbacks and coaches alike as they faced off against Destrehan. […]
Month: January 2022
Featured
Luling writer spreads positive message through children’s tale
Alberta Helmes Dunn credits her son with the push that spurred her into action. […]
Obituaries
John William Kappel
John William Kappel, known as Dutch, was born into eternal life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born August 25, 1934 in Mineola, New York. Husband of Ernestine Robert […]
Featured
United Way St. Charles partners with faith-based organizations following Hurricane Ida
“We still have so many people who need help … we still have calls coming in every single day for help.” […]
Obituaries
Jerry Charles Champagne, Jr
Jerry Charles Champagne, Jr. passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at his home in Luling, Louisiana on Tuesday January 25, 2022. Jerry, aka “Peck”, was a lifelong resident of Luling and was the son of the […]
Sports
Column: Payton’s caps run with Saints, one of most successful – and unique – in NFL history
I read Nick Underhill’s tweet several hours before writing this column. I haven’t truly processed it. “Sean Payton is retiring, per source.” Cuts right to the heart of the matter, no? After 16 years leading […]
Business
Landry’s Outboard Motors opens after Ida forced closure for 4 months
Landry’s Outboard Motors & Repair Service, LLC has been locally owned and operated in St. Charles Parish for over two decades and – most importantly – it is open again following Hurricane Ida. […]
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Man dies after developing autoimmune disease from vaccine
A man with local ties died Jan. 28 after doctors say his second COVID vaccine caused an immune response that led to the development of an autoimmune disease. […]
Business
Longtime employees purchase Destrehan’s Anytime Fitness
The beginning of the month saw the doors to Destrehan’s Anytime Fitness open again for the first time since Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage to the building, and the end of the month saw the long-time owner of the franchise sell the business to two of her long-time employees. […]