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Destrehan man’s passion for horror showcased through novels
A fan of the iconic horror film The Exorcist, Brett Bateman admits when it came to reading the book, he had to put it down midway through. […]
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Efforts of special needs volunteer have been life changing
Every Tuesday and Thursday Christopher James and his service dog Hamilton go to Boutte’s River Parishes Community College – United Way campus and sort packages, set up classrooms, sanitize keyboards and perform other needed tasks. […]
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Montz man turns 100
The only reason Joseph Perilloux Jr. didn’t drive his own truck to his 100th birthday party this past weekend was that his family rented a 1931 Model A Ford to escort him on his special day. The Montz man was 10 years old when the car was built. […]
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Destrehan man saves son’s life through harrowing circumstance
As Charles Brown’s infant son lay on an operating table, he knew – for the first time in days – the results were out of his hands. […]
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Meet Jose Gonzales – the new HHS principal
He’s worked in St. Charles Parish Public Schools for over a decade as a high school Algebra I teacher, an assistant track and basketball coach, head cross country and indoor track coach, Staff Development Coordinator and assistant principal. And now, he will be a principal. […]
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Fired days after daughter’s birth, Des Allemands man trying to make ends meet
In what should be one of the happiest times in the lives of Carl Dennis and girlfriend Laraza, an unexpected surge of anxiety and uncertainty have been introduced. […]
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Luling teen earns Girl Scouts’ most prestigious award
After constructing free libraries to help make reading more accessible to the people in her community and to promote recycling and resource-sharing, Kennedy Ertel of Luling has earned Girl Scouts’ most prestigious award – the Gold Award. […]
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Justin Jefferson promotes fitness cause, reflects on record-setting season
Justin Jefferson beamed as he reflected on being back at home in St. Rose after exploding onto the NFL scene as a rookie last season. […]
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Destrehan math teacher finalist for high honor
Upon learning she was being nominated for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science, Destrehan High School math teacher Dawn Jacobi wasn’t sure she was going to go through with the application process, with the burden of a COVID-affected school year and teaching process weighing upon her. […]