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25
Aug
Musicians Hit Hard!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Da Rockits is a local five piece band specializing in the music of the 60’s. Since 2011, the band has entertained at Gretna Heritage Festival,...
18
Aug
Judge Joe was Rocked!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Retired 24th Judicial District of Jefferson Parish Judge Joseph F. Grefer and his granddaughter Emily Grefer, who currently lives in Edinburgh, Scotland shared a visit...
04
Aug
Readers Choice Votes, Please!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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D.M. (Delania) Bourgeois is the local author that published her first novel, Slipping Into Darkness in December 2020. The book was also featured in various...
28
Jul
Mothe’s Celebrates!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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This blog usually features Gretna residents and events, but today’s story reflects on a local Westbank business that has touched so many Gretna lives, one...
21
Jul
Garrett in Gretna!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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What does one do with an energetic seven-year-old who comes to visit? Well, whether you are a grandparent or great-grandparent or an aunt or uncle,...
14
Jul
Silver Girls Rock!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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The Silver Girls, a social group formed in 1961 by a mix of young wives is still meeting after all these years. For 60 years...
07
Jul
New Fire Station Groundbreaking!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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A groundbreaking was recently held for the new Gretna fire station to be located at 1200 Lafayette St. The current station, dedicated May 3, 2015,...
30
Jun
Gayle Benson in Gretna!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Gretna’s special events were back in full swing as the Gretna Prayer Dinner celebrated its 27th year. Chairman Val Coles and Co-chair Councilman Jackie Berthelot,...
16
Jun
Hosanna Completes Restoration!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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A lovely “Reception of Thanksgiving” was held recently at Hosanna Fellowship Church for Gretna Historical Society officers and board members. Located at 400 Weidman St....
09
Jun
A Priestly Celebration!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Reverend Thomas Binanbiba Bamoah, at 45 was ordained as a Catholic priest on June 5, 2021 and his friends from St. Joseph Church and Shrine...