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For Destrehan mother and son, the flu brought a ‘miracle’
People describe the flu as a nuisance, or an uncomfortable ordeal, or perhaps a major inconvenience. […]
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Community helps secure service dog for diabetic Destrehan boy
Rachel Giammolva said she knew it might take years to raise the money she needed to secure a diabetic alert dog for her 7-year-old son, Luke, who suffers from Type 1 diabetes and must be constantly monitored due to the serious danger the illness represents for him. […]
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Destrehan Plantation fest will feature more bands, crafts
Expecting to draw nearly 10,000 visitors, Destrehan Plantation’s 47th Annual Fall Festival will offer more crafters, entertainment and food than in previous years. […]
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Destrehan native’s death inspires scholarship fund
The sudden passing of David Weber Jr. at the age of 34 came as difficult a blow as one could imagine to the Destrehan High alumnus’ family and friends. But just days after his death on Oct. 2, they vowed to honor his legacy in the best way they knew how. […]
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Destrehan woman lives out dream on Family Feud
Destrehan’s Karen Vicknair Richoux fondly recalled waking up on Sunday mornings as she grew up, playing cards with her dad and her siblings, watching the Saints play football and also indulging in one of her family’s not-so-guilty pleasures: watching a few rounds of Family Feud. […]
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Arrest made in Destrehan convenience store shooting
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting reported shortly after 1 a.m. today (Oct. 25) at Birdies Food and Fuel at 1900 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan. […]
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Destrehan cancer survivor wins national fitness award
Even as Erica Broussard went to Minneapolis to accept Anytime Fitness’ Corporate award, she kept thinking she didn’t deserve it. […]
What's Happening
Nov. 8 – 10 – Fall festival
Destrehan Plantation’s 47th annual Fall Festival will be held Nov. 8 – 10. The festival will be held on the plantation grounds.
Crime
Destrehan woman arrested after 2-year-old was left in hot car, found dead
A two-year old was found dead after apparently being left alone in a parked vehicle for nearly six hours, and the girl’s aunt has been arrested and charged with negligent homicide. […]
