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Aug. 4 – Cancer fundraiser
The American Legion Post 83 in Lockport will hold a cancer benefit for Philip Gilligan at the Lockport post on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Waylon Thibodaux, […]
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‘Racing for Rylee’
When Dana Dufrene learned the terrible news — that her 14-year-old cousin, Rylee Pizani, had been diagnosed with brain cancer — her empathy immediately overtook her emotions. […]
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Des Allemands boy is the gift that keeps on giving
Jordan Arnaud came to the Fishing for Frankie Memorial Bass Tournament every year for the last five years and then the Des Allemands 10-year-old did the amazing at this year’s fundraiser. Jordan won a cut-out, […]
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Dat Dad’s pastalaya cookoff to benefit pair battling cancer
Two very worthy causes are at the center of the second annual Dad Dad’s Club pastalaya cookoff, which will raise funds to aid Ronnie Baker of St. Rose and Cheri Palmisano of Destrehan, each of […]
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Longtime Luling resident fighting aggressive cancer
Angie Heitz was just two days from her 50th birthday when she learned of her inconceivable yet real diagnosis on June 9 of last year. It’s called small cell cancer, considered one of the most […]
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Luling resident battling thyroid cancer at 40
Blandon Zeringue: Fishing for Frankie beneficiary In a flash, Blandon Zeringue’s mind went blank and his body numb. The 40-year-old Luling resident and lifelong St. Charles Parish resident had been referred for an ultrasound by […]
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6 common women’s health questions answered
By: Dr. Sheena Pullman Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Services, Ochsner Health Center – Destrehan In addition to celebrating our mothers each May, it is women’s health month – a time to raise awareness for […]
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These hankys are for remembering, not tears
When a friend in New Sarpy recently died, Dawn Jones went to work embroidering handkerchiefs bearing his nickname, “Mud Duck,” with a hat and a sportsman fleur-de-lis. The keepsakes number in the thousands now as […]
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35-year-old Destrehan mom battles cancer
Best friend creates GoFundMe to help, says she ‘inspires’ Rhiannon Madere calls her best friend a true inspiration for how she’s dealt with almost unfathomable adversity recently. She just wishes she didn’t have to. It […]
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Ra’Janae Taiyan Morris receives the 2018 Robert C. Menezes Sr. Memorial Community Scholarship
Ra’Janae Taiyan Morris was named the recipient of the 2018 Robert C. Menezes Sr. Memorial Community Scholarship on May 2 at Hahnville High School’s awards ceremony. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who […]
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New addition to Byrds’ nest well worth the wait
‘She doesn’t know how special she is yet’ Jamie Byrd gazed lovingly at her newborn child, Kinsley Grace, and reflected on the journey she and her husband Corey have taken to get here. “She doesn’t […]
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Grandmother among nation’s top horseshoe throwers
Edie Corso proudly displayed her Senior Olympics gold medal, although she absolutely beamed over an equally important honor that she also wore amongst her many medals. At age 82, the Destrehan resident is the nation’s […]
