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NFL draftee’s father witnesses son’s dream come true
John Jefferson beamed with pride as he saw the dreams of his son become reality. […]
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Head Start employee recounts harrowing COVID fight
Chandra Gaudet began to experience flu-like symptoms just days after Governor John Bel Edwards closed public schools due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 50-year-old Norco resident, who works at Destrehan’s East Bank Head Start School, had no idea of the harrowing journey ahead – what started as a month off work quickly turned into a fight for her life. […]
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Destrehan High alum ‘Nettes’ award through mat dominance
Abby Nette has loved wrestling since she was just six years old. […]
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Luling cancer survivor recounts tough battle with coronavirus
Jude Montet narrowly avoided having his arm amputated in 1987 when cancer gripped his tricep, but he was very clear when comparing that experience with his recent coronavirus battle. […]
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Destrehan Robotics students apply skills to make PPE for health workers
For upperclassmen on the Destrehan High School Robotics team, what was supposed to be their year of leading the way ended abruptly. […]
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Jefferson projected to be St. Charles Parish’s highest NFL draftee since ’07
While not much these days seem to be the same as it was even a few weeks ago, among things still just about certain to hold true: Justin Jefferson is about to realize a dream, one that seemed rather distant not too long ago. […]
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34-year-old remembered after passing away from coronavirus
Leigh Landry remembers her stepbrother Troy Champion as perhaps the most laid back person she’d ever known, but also someone she could count on to be there for her in any time of need — be it major or minor. […]
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All hands on deck: Families finding new schooling, work routines from home
Once primarily associated with poker games and sitcoms, the phrase “full house” strikes people a little differently these days. […]
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Running into his second lease on life
He was never interested in running, much less running marathons. But since drastic changes in his eating habits and exercise routine, Destrehan resident Wayne Allain has lost 60 pounds and gained a newfound love for running. […]