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After 12 transfusions, surgery, infant finally returns home
For months, Jessica Landry and husband Cory barely saw the outside of hospital walls, but now the couple – and their baby boy – are finally home. […]
Profiles
Des Allemands
Des Allemands writer takes readers aboard voyage through fishing community’s history
When Roy Lunk wrote his first book on the history of his home community of Des Allemands, he had modest ambitions – perhaps a few hundred people would take interest, he thought, and at the very least his children would have a reference point to learn about the rich history of their home. […]
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Sheriff reflects on career as he becomes longest tenured
Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne held up a photograph taken as he was first sworn into office in 1996. Among those in the shot was his daughter, Rochelle, then just 12 years old. […]
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Paradis native rising through MMA ranks
Derrick Rawls has loved fighting as long as he can remember.
The Paradis native grew up watching the choreographed battles of the WWE, where his favorite wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin ruled the ring. Spawned from that interest, he developed an appreciation of the burgeoning sport of mixed martial arts, and eventually began honing the craft of jiu jitsu. […]
Baseball
Don Raymond paved the way
For not a tragic accident that cost him his life at the age of 16, Don Raymond would be fresh off celebrating his 68th birthday. But though his life was cut short, he left a lasting legacy as a phenom – and a pioneer – in prep athletics. […]
Golf
Hole-in-one? Try five: 86-year-old sinks her fifth at Cypress Lakes
Many avid golfers go their entire lives without ever sinking a hole in one.
Joan Milazzo? She’s got five. […]
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HHS grad never missed a day of school
She got to school at 6 a.m. and didn’t leave until 7 p.m. Even more remarkable is the fact that, even if the times varied slightly, she attended every day. […]
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Rotary award winner uses his multiple talents to bring joy to others
For Justin Rogers, there’s nothing quite like performing. […]
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Grad learned life lessons on way to becoming drum major
How to navigate hard decisions, the important of honoring commitments and why you shouldn’t give up when something gets hard – these are the life lessons Zephan Cohen said he will take away from his time at Destrehan High School. […]