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Becnel focuses on recording new music as American Idol run ends
Faith Becnel’s American Idol journey may have ended Sunday night, but the Destrehan native insists it’s only the beginning of her musical career. […]
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DHS wrestling team pitches in to help teammates’ family
Twelve members of the Destrehan High School wrestling team, led by their coach, recently banded together for a common goal – and it had absolutely nothing to do with wrestling. […]
Obituaries
Marie Champagne Bergeron
Marie Champagne Bergeron was born in Lockport, LA on October 24, 1922 and passed away in Destrehan, LA on April 14, 2020 at the age of 97. […]
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Local singer aims to make Top 10 as American Idol voting goes live this weekend
American Idol judges have kept our Faith up to this point, and this weekend the fate of the Destrehan native will be up to viewers. […]
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Destrehan martial arts school turns to technology to provide normalcy
Classes at Tiger Rock Martial Arts gym in Destrehan may not be able to assemble as usual, but school is in session nonetheless. […]
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All hands on deck: Families finding new schooling, work routines from home
Once primarily associated with poker games and sitcoms, the phrase “full house” strikes people a little differently these days. […]
Breaking News
Faith Becnel lands spot as American Idol top 20 contestant
American Idol is keeping our Faith.
This week Destrehan native Faith Becnel secured a spot as a top 20 contestant on American Idol, which means she’ll advance to the next round of the singing competition show. […]
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Running into his second lease on life
He was never interested in running, much less running marathons. But since drastic changes in his eating habits and exercise routine, Destrehan resident Wayne Allain has lost 60 pounds and gained a newfound love for running. […]
Health
Over 100 pounds lost but even more gained
DESTREHAN – When Christina Landry started her fitness journey over two years ago, she could barely walk a block. Just a few weeks ago, she ran across the finish line of her first half marathon. […]