Lifestyles
New Life children donate over 130 flip flops to mission
New Life Community Church, the joint ministry of Luling United Methodist and First Union Presbyterian, recently hosted a summer vacation bible school program. […]
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Destrehan producer will tackle ‘Battle of New Orleans’
Less than a month after releasing “Kidnap” starring Halle Berry, Gold Star Films’ Todd Trosclair and Joey Tufaro have been brought in to co-produce the Atchity Brothers’ stalled “The Battle of New Orleans.” […]
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DHS assistant principal selected to join Louisiana Educator Voice Fellowship
David Schexnaydre Jr., an assistant principal at Destrehan High School, has been selected to join the Louisiana Educator Voice Fellowship. Schexnaydre will receive a $3,000 stipend, all-expenses-paid visits to industry sites inside and outside Louisiana that highlight the changing economy and nature of work in the 21st century, an opportunity for dialogue with statewide decision makers, and additional recognition for his role in creating the career readiness resources. […]
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From Lakewood Elementary to ancient Israel
As Erika Spengler digs and sifts through the history of the city of Gezer, she is helping to retell the story of ancient structures dating back 2000 to 1550 B.C. in Israel. […]
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Luling teen takes the road to Tingo Maria
When Taylor Tregre arrived at Tingo Maria in Peru, it was immediate culture shock that became the experience that changed her life. […]
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DHS teacher strives for elite robotics program
When ITT of St. Rose approached Destrehan alumnus Brian Young about leading a robotics team at his high school alma mater, he likely knew that simply creating a stable, lasting program would be satisfactory to those entrusting him with the project. […]
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Paradis native marks historic role in nation’s anti-missile defense
It was soon after the nation’s War Department sought a new air defense system that Milton “Moon” Hill came on the scene with Bell Laboratories’ Project Nike to answer the call.
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Destrehan Plantation tells the whole story of slavery at the antebellum home
Standing in stately grandeur draped by ancient oaks, Destrehan Plantation is one of the great River Road mansions telling its whole story to visitors including its own chapter with slavery. […]
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Destrehan speed knitter starts worldwide contest for Doctors without Borders
Sarah Bordelon never expected this.
When the Destrehan resident founded Tour-de-Sock, a speed knitting contest deriving its name from the Tour-de-France bicycle race, she thought it would be a good outlet for a major interest of hers and a chance to raise money for a good cause. […]