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Destrehan alum, Christian rapper opens concert, finding platform
Joshua Jefferson has waited a long time to perform in live in front of an audience, and this Saturday he’ll get that chance. […]
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Boys Basketball
Hahnville Tigers’ blistering start continues with win over Jesuit
Following Hahnville’s run to the Class 5A state semifinals last season, the Tigers aren’t resting on those laurels. If anything, the Tigers seem even hungrier these days after a taste of the Top 28 tournament – their start to this campaign indicates they’ve got appetite for a full meal. […]
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Destrehan, Ruston set for ‘smashmouth’ quarterfinal game
Another year, another deep playoff run for Destrehan.
The Wildcats (9-1) have been a state semifinalist or better in three of the past four years. With a win in Friday night’s quarterfinal at No. 13 Ruston (7-2) the No. 5 seeded Wildcats can make that four of five seasons. […]
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25-year-old one of just 17 worldwide diagnosed with rare cancer
Back in May, the last thing on 25-year-old Caden Jackson’s mind was that he would be diagnosed with cancer after waking up one morning with the left side of his face swollen. […]
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Body of missing woman located after three day search
A 71-year-old Destrehan woman reported missing on Dec. 5 was found dead Tuesday afternoon. […]
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Luling firefighter escapes brush with death during Zeta
But for a few feet and a couple of seconds, Barry Minnich’s life could have come to a sudden end on Oct. 28. […]
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Defense rises to the occasion as Destrehan advances to quarterfinals
Leading by three but without its powerful tailback Razan Keller in the late stages of its Class 5A second round playoff battle with Dutchtown, Destrehan needed to find a way to put a tenacious Griffins team away. […]
Crime
Help sought to put an end to recent gunshot incidents
Following a series of incidents where gunshots were fired in the Luling/Boutte area, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne is asking for the public’s help to bring an end to the disturbing trend. […]
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Two of state’s best rushing attacks to battle at Destrehan in round two
In some ways, a mirror image awaits No. 5 Destrehan this week as it prepares to host No. 12 Dutchtown at 7 p.m. Friday, in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. […]