Lifestyles
HHS junior donates $240 in tips to Harvey victims
When Julian Brezinsky had finished counting his tips from Anita’s Smokin’ Steak Burgers, he had $24 and a promise to keep. […]
Profiles
Lifestyles
Educator marks 50 years of devotion to students’ dreams
Being an educator and counselor has never been about a paycheck for Dianne Burrell, even as she approaches 51 years serving the St. Charles Parish school district. […]
Lifestyles
Iraq vet follows in family footsteps into military service
Nick Friloux served in the U.S. Marine Corps and loved it.
“Just being in the military was great,” Friloux said. “But it was stay with the love of my life (his wife) or the Corps. I had to choose.” […]
Health
Hundreds answer birthday wish of woman battling cancer
To meet LaKeisha Lay of Boutte, one would never know the adversity she battles each and every day. […]
Lifestyles
Perfect score: HHS student makes 36 on ACT
To achieve perfection in anything is a rare feat. And sometimes, doing so can carry a person far. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan couple renews vows along with 50 other couples
When James and Shirley Cospolich of Destrehan heard about the idea of a marriage celebration, they decided it was great.Cospolich heard about it through his sister’s group, the Good Timers, and before they knew it they were among 51 couples renewing their vows at a ceremony at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, also in Destrehan, on Aug. 19. […]
Lifestyles
Challenge the ‘Ghostly Peach’
Bright as roses and curling like petals, ghost peppers dangle on lush green plants growing in Elizabeth Hosey’s front yard in Paradis. […]
Health
Destrehan family pays it forward
When Brandi LeBlanc saw Hurricane Harvey’s devastation in Houston, she readily recalled the generosity they got in an equally destructive storm called Katrina. […]
Lifestyles
R.J. Vial teachers participate in Arkema science teachers program
R.J. Vial Elementary teachers Chelsea LaFont and Donna Reyes participated in Arkema’s science teachers program at the chemical plant in Hahnville. […]