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Combat vet of 3 wars retires
As a 1986 graduate of Hahnville High School, Cedric “Ceasar” Thomas knew he was enlisting in the U.S. Army, married his high school sweetheart and then served in tours of duty that took him to […]
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This ‘Belle’ is victorious
When Haley Taylor was named a Victory Belle at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, it was proof that dreams do come true. It was her second time auditioning on “Stage Door Idol” […]
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Des Allemands vet one of last survivors of D-Day invasion
But is denied Purple Heart despite injuries, bravery Lester Trauth Sr. spent his 19th birthday overseas in England, fighting to save the world. A Des Allemands native who now resides in Texas, Trauth is one […]
Columns
State House facing changes next term as well
By Jeremy Alford, Sarah Gamard & Mitch Rabalais LaPolitics.com With the 2019 election cycle approaching, special interests and party operatives that traditionally play in legislative contests are more confident than ever that bis changes are […]
Obituaries
Lawrence Mason Owens
Lawrence Mason Owens, 93, of Luling passed away on June 24, 2018, in Ashton Manor Assisted Living in Luling. Lawrence was born July 30, 1925 in Lumberton, Miss., to H. Oscar Owens and Daisy C. […]
Columns
Sales taxes still key to legislative negotiations
By Sarah Gamard, Mitch Rabalais & Jeremy Alford LaPolitics.com A handful of bills extending half of the expiring fifth penny in the state sales tax structure have been filed for this year’s third special session, […]
Columns
Net privacy issue will return to Capitol
By Sarah Gamard, Mitch Rabalais & Jeremy Alford LaPolitics.com This year and last there were bills filed in about 25 states to address privacy issues with internet service providers, and all of them were brought […]
Lifestyles
Hahnville High graduate completes Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class E-Li-Sha C. Brent graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military […]
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Father, daughter graduate from Tulane together
For a father, seeing his daughter walk across the stage to earn their degree is one of the proudest moments imaginable. And for a daughter, seeing the pride on the face of their father is […]
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HHS graduate is going from Hi-Stepper to cryptologic tech
Joined U.S. Navy and offered the job Gabrielle Matherne is one of those students who kept up her grades and helped others whenever she could. The Hahnville High School graduate senior project was about weaving […]
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Senior finds poetic voice
Poem to be published in Teen Ink Guchelle Williams started writing poetry as a freshman as a way to express her inner emotions. It’s become her passion, and she can now say she’s a published […]
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Widows finding comfort through each other
“Not everyone knows or understands what widows go through.” The group assembled at Monsanto Park in Luling Thursday each let go a balloon, some doing so to show support for a friend or loved one, […]
