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Destrehan WWII vet celebrates 96th birthday

May 13, 2020 Ryan Arena

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. […]

Even in pandemic, lending help to students is second nature for teacher

May 8, 2020 Ryan Arena

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. […]

Ama native and Pastor mourned, leaves legacy of love

May 6, 2020 Ryan Arena

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. […]

Becnel focuses on recording new music as American Idol run ends

May 5, 2020 Monique Roth

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. […]

NFL draftee’s father witnesses son’s dream come true

May 4, 2020 Ryan Arena

John Jefferson beamed with pride as he saw the dreams of his son become reality. […]

Head Start employee recounts harrowing COVID fight

April 30, 2020 Monique Roth

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. […]