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Des Allemands painter loves telling the story
Kellie Breaux intently painted the fine details of an alligator against a twilight swamp scene on an aged cedar plank. […]
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Business
Frank’s ribbon cutting celebrates new owners
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday (Aug. 2) to announce the new owners of Frank’s Supermarket in Des Allemands. […]
News
The ‘sand basket lady’ has a last word on her photo going viral
At last count, the number was 67,041 views and counting on the Herald-Guide’s Facebook page for a photo of Claire Landry “beaching” on Hesco baskets in Des Allemands. […]
News
Grandmother builds boat out of milk jugs – and it floats
What started as fun watching videos on YouTube became a summer project that led to the creation of the Let’s Go II. […]
Obituaries
Simon J. Dempster
Simon J. Dempster, 88, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Visitation was from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at St. Gertrude Catholic […]
News
Des Allemand’s woman’s murder will be subject of crime documentary
Jolene Dufrene says reliving her daughter’s brutal murder in a crime documentary will be painful, but she also considers it an opportunity to keep her daughter’s memory alive. Los Angeles-based Renegade83 productions contacted Dufrene about […]
Lifestyles
Frank’s Supermarket wedding expo
Frank’s Supermarket in Des Allemands welcomed an impressive crowd at its Wedding Expo held May 23. Samples of homemade dishes like shrimp salad, jambalaya and crawfish cornbread were served as sample catering, as well as […]
News
Historic brochure gives insight into Des Allemands’ Black Prince Bayou
In what was considered the far reaches of St. Charles Parish in the early 1900s, a plan was coming together aimed at growing Des Allemands. A company called St. Charles Development Co. of Waterloo, Iowa, […]
What's Happening
June 21 – 23 – Catfish fest
The Louisiana Catfish Festival will be held June 21 – 23 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 17324 Highway 631, Des Allemands. The fest will feature food, fun, rides, entertainment, crafts and more. Fest days are […]
Obituaries
Jeannette DeRoche Champagne
Jeannette DeRoche Champagne, 81, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on April 30, 2019. She was born and raised on Godchaux Canal on a houseboat. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until […]
Obituaries
Malcolm G. McGee Jr.
Malcolm G. McGee Jr., 60, peacefully entered into eternal rest on March 28,. McGee is beloved husband of Cindy McGee for 39 years; son of the late Malcolm G. McGee Sr. and Katie Landry McGee; […]
Obituaries
Murphy M. Comardelle, Sr.
Murphy M. Comardelle, Sr., 81, a native and resident of Des Allemands passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Visitation will be held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 2nd from 9:00 a.m. […]
