Crime
Pedestrian run over in Des Allemands
A 62-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a dump truck while trying to cross Highway 90 in Des Allemands, according to the Louisiana State Police. […]
Des Allemands
Events & Announcements
St. Gertrude to hold community dance
DES ALLEMANDS – St. Gertrude Catholic Church will hold a dance on Saturday, April 24 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Father Mac Community Center in Des Allemands. […]
Lifestyles
Turning the page
With nearly 2,000 books sold, Des Allemands writer Lee Stephen credits most of the success of his science-fiction book series, Epic, has received to both independent publishing and the Internet. […]
Health
Infant-sized tumors shock Des Allemands woman, doctors
After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Vanessa Bell of Des Allemands didn’t foresee herself dealing with another serious medical condition. […]
News
Fighting for 2 lives
For nearly a month, Des Allemands resident Kristy Dufrene-McCully has been in an induced, paralyzing coma as a result of a respiratory disease. […]
Lifestyles
All aboard!
These days, the morning chitchatter surrounding cups of coffee in Des Allemands focuses on the idea that there is a Civil War train buried beneath the floor of Bayou Des Allemands. […]
Obituaries
Eldridge “Mickey” Daniel Schaubhut
Eldridge “Mickey” Daniel Schaubhut, age 90 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at his home in Des Allemands. […]
Lifestyles
Turtle tales on the bayou
If you know Des Allemands resident Lois Bernard, then you’re sure to have heard about her love for turtles. […]
Government
Parish has 3 years to fund launch on Des Allemands
After Riverbend Corporation and Robert Wiegand decided to donate three acres of land on Mud Lake to the parish for the construction of a boat launch near Down the Bayou Road, Councilman Paul Hogan said it’s imperative that the parish find the money to build it within the specified time limit. […]