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St. Rose Elementary teacher, photographer creates landscape of goodwill
When Lauren Deroche’s husband gave her a camera for her birthday five years ago, she had no inkling what it would ultimately lead to. […]
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A year after serious accident, Luling attorney counts blessings
Jake Lemmon doesn’t remember much at all from the weeks following his serious auto accident last year. At the same time, he’ll never, ever forget. […]
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Destrehan WWII vet celebrates 96th birthday
Later this month, Lawrence Silver will enjoy his 96th birthday, a landmark that the Destrehan man quipped will punctuate a month of celebration thanks to his family. […]
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Even in pandemic, lending help to students is second nature for teacher
After Lakewood Elementary teacher Margaux Robin got the news in April that the state’s schools would be closed for the foreseeable future, her mind jumped to her students, both past and present. […]
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Ama native and Pastor mourned, leaves legacy of love
Countless members of the St. Charles Parish community have been mourning the loss of Pastor Kendall Pierre Sr., as the memories, kind words and condolences they’ve shared online highlighted the large and lasting legacy he leaves behind. […]
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Becnel focuses on recording new music as American Idol run ends
Faith Becnel’s American Idol journey may have ended Sunday night, but the Destrehan native insists it’s only the beginning of her musical career. […]
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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. […]