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Destrehan man’s passion for horror showcased through novels
A fan of the iconic horror film The Exorcist, Brett Bateman admits when it came to reading the book, he had to put it down midway through. […]
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Destrehan Plantation will open café, makes other improvements
With recent improvements to the grounds and plans for an addition in the fall, Destrehan Plantation Executive Director Tracy Smith said he is excited about the future of the East Bank attraction. […]
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BBQ restaurant to open this month at Ormond
Those hungry for some tasty barbeque won’t have to wait much longer for a new option to open its doors in Destrehan. […]
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Destrehan man saves son’s life through harrowing circumstance
As Charles Brown’s infant son lay on an operating table, he knew – for the first time in days – the results were out of his hands. […]
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Destrehan math teacher finalist for high honor
Upon learning she was being nominated for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science, Destrehan High School math teacher Dawn Jacobi wasn’t sure she was going to go through with the application process, with the burden of a COVID-affected school year and teaching process weighing upon her. […]
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Raffle underway for Destrehan woman battling cancer
Stacey Martinez Perret has been fighting courageously since she was diagnosed with stage four metastatic melanoma in July of 2016, though in reality her battle initially began long before that. […]
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Destrehan woman’s first film speaks on depression, suicide
Elizabeth Bundick has dreamed of filmmaking since her early childhood. […]
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Grandmother’s battle with cancer inspired grad to pursue medical school
Now that Roha Abbas is finished with high school, she has her sights set on starting college this fall at Tulane University in New Orleans. […]
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Grad engineered success, helped others, through robotics skills
Savannah McReynolds will soon be attending Harding University with a focus on biomedical engineering and the hope that one day she will be able to funnel her interests and skills into helping others. […]