Destrehan
Local singer releases song about DHS classmate who was murdered
The single he released earlier this month is one of the most personal songs he’s ever written, Jim Lockwood said. […]
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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School earns Cognia’s School of Distinction designation
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Destrehan was recently designated as a 2022 Cognia School of Distinction. […]
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St. Charles Borromeo set to spend the year celebrating its 300th anniversary
Preparations for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church’s Tri-Centennial Celebration this fall are underway, and this month Destrehan Plantation is hosting a tri-centennial dinner and lecture night in honor of the 300th year of the church. […]
Business
Destrehan mother opens embroidery shop doors
It all started nine years ago with a Mardi Gras alligator wearing a jester hat, and now Jeanne Rillieux of Destrehan said her idea of selling embroidery has exceeded her wildest expectations. 🧵 […]
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DHS students to host trunk or treat for the community on Tuesday
Athletes and National Honors Society members from Destrehan High School will pair up to sponsor a free trunk or treat event for the community on Oct. 25. […]
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Destrehan couple opens home, hearts to gravely ill Honduran boy
Jamil and Xenia Urroz of Destrehan recently opened their home – and their hearts – to welcome a gravely ill Honduran boy and his grandmother as he prepared for heart surgery. […]
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Monthly farmers market goes Back 2 Football for September
The monthly Destrehan Farmers Arts Market has a new location this month, but the organizer said the event will still deliver the vendors, pet adoptions, food trucks, photo booth, face painting and other family-friendly and animal-related fun that patrons are used to. […]
Crime
Destrehan man one of six charged with conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering
Destrehan resident Duane A. Dufrene, 55, is one of six men recently indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. […]
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Louisiana’s 2023 New Teacher of the Year returns to DHS to teach
Jordyn Vicknair, a Montz native, found massive success in her first year of teaching. […]