Obituaries
Henrietta Dufrene Hines
Henrietta Dufrene Hines, 93, a lifelong resident of Paradis passed away July 31, 2017. […]
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Obituaries
Johnny Champagne
Johnny Champagne, 85, a native and resident of Luling, was called to Heaven on Aug. 2, 2017, surrounded by his family. […]
Lifestyles
DHS teacher strives for elite robotics program
When ITT of St. Rose approached Destrehan alumnus Brian Young about leading a robotics team at his high school alma mater, he likely knew that simply creating a stable, lasting program would be satisfactory to those entrusting him with the project. […]
Lifestyles
Paradis native marks historic role in nation’s anti-missile defense
It was soon after the nation’s War Department sought a new air defense system that Milton “Moon” Hill came on the scene with Bell Laboratories’ Project Nike to answer the call.
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What's Happening
Cooking for a Cause
Cooking for a Cause, Gradoux on the Bayou, will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. The fundraiser will benefit Rebecca Tassara and Ann Martinez by Dat Dads Club. It will be a Pastalaya cook-off with public judging. […]
Lifestyles
Pastalaya cook-off fundraiser set for Saturday
There will be plenty of great food, company and competition at West Bank Bridge Park Saturday — and all of it for a great cause. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan Plantation tells the whole story of slavery at the antebellum home
Standing in stately grandeur draped by ancient oaks, Destrehan Plantation is one of the great River Road mansions telling its whole story to visitors including its own chapter with slavery. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan speed knitter starts worldwide contest for Doctors without Borders
Sarah Bordelon never expected this.
When the Destrehan resident founded Tour-de-Sock, a speed knitting contest deriving its name from the Tour-de-France bicycle race, she thought it would be a good outlet for a major interest of hers and a chance to raise money for a good cause. […]
Lifestyles
Wonder kid sparks effort to remove invasive hyacinths
When Grace Rawls learned hyacinths were not good for wetlands as a junior keeper at the Audubon Zoo, this 13-year-old wonder kid jumped to action. […]