Football
Opening round of playoffs sees Saltaformaggio lead Hahnville against former school
When Nick Saltaformaggio looks across the field at Tiger Stadium this Friday night, it might feel a bit surreal at first. […]
Articles by Ryan Arena
Football
Column: Rare string of rivalry games was made for local football fans
The past weekend felt like the sports version of a solar eclipse on a local level, as schedules lined up to provide a rare treat on the gridiron.We had a scalding hot rivalry on each day: Friday brought us the Battle on the River as Hahnville visited Destrehan. […]
Crime
Willowdale burglar sentenced for summer thefts
A man who faced charges of burglarizing several homes in Luling’s Willowdale subdivision during the summer has been sentenced to five years in prison. […]
Football
Destrehan pass rush propels Wildcats past Hahnville
Holding just a two point lead with two minutes left to play, Destrehan needed its defense to come up big one more time against Hahnville Friday night — and it delivered. […]
News
Former Destrehan High star takes “leap of faith” to launch business
Will Matthews has long understood what makes a winning recipe — only these days, that statement stands much more literally. […]
News
Community helps secure service dog for diabetic Destrehan boy
Rachel Giammolva said she knew it might take years to raise the money she needed to secure a diabetic alert dog for her 7-year-old son, Luke, who suffers from Type 1 diabetes and must be constantly monitored due to the serious danger the illness represents for him. […]
Football
Senior rushers represent the engine of rival offenses
For three years, St. Charles Parish’s annual Battle on the River rivalry clash featured a truly special showcase of rival rushers: on one side Hahnville’s Pooka Williams, on the other Destrehan’s John Emery. Both elite […]
Football
Hahnville and Destrehan face off in annual rivalry clash, on the eve of the postseason
The time is finally here. Friday night marks the ever anticipated Battle on the River rivalry game as Destrehan (6-3, 3-2) hosts Hahnville (8-1, 5-0) in the final week of the regular season. On the […]
Crime
Luling man will serve 3 years after setting trailer fire
A Luling man was sentenced to three years in prison as result of a case stemming from an incident earlier this year in which he allegedly set fire to an abandoned Luling trailer and injured a puppy that was inside. […]