Archie Jefferson wanted in Jefferson Parish theft case

Destrehan company reports a shortfall in what it was paid for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other work at a house that was being raised
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/05/archie_jefferson_wanted_by_she.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 19:32:07 -0700

Destrehan Plantation marks Heritage Day on Wednesday

Folk life demonstrations, Civil War encampment will be featured
http://blog.nola.com/river/2012/05/destrehan_plantation_marks_her.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 04:52:31 -0700

Torch Run for Special Olympics is Friday in LaPlace

Special Olympics in Louisiana begin May 18 in Hammond
http://blog.nola.com/river/2012/05/torch_run_for_special_olympics.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 05:50:15 -0700

Saints sign 18 undrafted rookie free agents

The Saints filled out their 90-man roster this weekend, signing 18 undrafted rookie free agents, including a former state champion at Destrehan.
http://www.wwltv.com/sports/Saints-complete-90-man-roster-by-signing-18-undrafted-rookie-free-agents-149507105.html

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:59:12 -0700

Jay Wilson nominated for Army All-American Bowl

Bastrop wide receiver Jay Wilson is among 17 Louisiana seniors-to-be who have been nominated to play in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Televised by NBC, the 2013 version of the annual East-West game will be played on Jan. 5, at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
http://www.bastropenterprise.com/sports/x1809308415/Jay-Wilson-nominated-for-Army-All-American-Bowl

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 21:54:06 -0700

Diabetic alert dog 'lifesaver' for 8-year-old boy

Melanie Hebert / Eyewitness News Email: mhebert@wwltv.com | Twitter: @melaniehebert DESTREHAN, La. - About one in every 400 children has diabetes. It's a dangerous disease that can be difficult to manage. But, one Destrehan child is hoping to inspire others with a new source of hope he's found - a dog. Jeremiah Gerlach, 8, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age three. After a week in the ...
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Diabetic-alert-dog-may-be-lifesaver-for-8-year-old-boy-151637865.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 20:35:20 -0700

New Orleans native and chef David Guas returns home to take the stage at NOWFE

Guas owns the Bayou Bakery in Arlington, Va., an 18-month-old Crescent City-proud coffee bar and casual eatery, frying beignets, boiling crawfish and serving buttermilk biscuits in the shadow of the nation's capitol.
http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2012/05/new_orleans_native_and_chef_da.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:43:52 -0700

Dixon nominated for all-star game

Tre’vell Dixon of West St. Mary High School is among 17 Louisiana seniors-to-be nominated to play in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, according to a press release from the bowl’s organizers.
http://www.iberianet.com/sports/dixon-nominated-for-all-star-game/article_340ab6f6-9ab4-11e1-b252-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 12:03:29 -0700

Historic New Orleans Collection showcases 200 years of Louisiana history

Bill Capo / Eyewitness News Email: bcapo@wwltv.com | Twitter: @billcapo NEW ORLEANS — We are surrounded by history in New Orleans and one place our past is preserved is at the Historic New Orleans collection. There you can find the Louisiana Purchase, the actual documents, saved by French envoy Pierre Lausat using an unusual preservation method that colored them pink. "He took the added step ...
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Historic-New-Orleans-Collection-showcases-200-years-of-Louisiana-history-149477435.html

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:37:08 -0700

Democrats to Elect Delegates Saturday

Louisiana Democrats will have the opportunity on Saturday to elect their 42 delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The convention where President Barrack Obama will be nominated as the party's standard bearer will be held September 5-7. Voting sites have been created in the state's seven Congressoinal districts (new district maps do not apply to this ...
http://www.katc.com/news/democrats-to-elect-delegates-saturday/

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 16:24:02 -0700