Category: All Articles
29
Jun
Gretna on My Mind!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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The 28th Annual Gretna Prayer Dinner, “Be Led by the Spirit” was just that as Guest Speaker Rev. Orin D. Grant Sr. spoke. Rev. Grant...
22
Jun
Renee, JDC Rock Star!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Women today enjoy different career options, some go into easily recognized positions as teachers, doctors, accountants, etc., while some fill a more unique position. As...
15
Jun
Denim’s Story!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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The inaugural Walk for Recovery along the levee in Gretna was designed to support the city’s quality of life campaign. Locals participated in the Walk...
08
Jun
50 Reunion!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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On May 26 boys, now men, from St. Joseph School gathered at The Red Maple Restaurant in Gretna to celebrate their 50th graduation from Archbishop...
25
May
Kudos to ROTC & Sgt. Cindy!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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It was a night of celebration for the West Jefferson Air Force JR ROTC when the cadets that volunteer at the Gretna Farmers’ Market and...
18
May
Italian Open Roast 2022
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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The Italian American Society of Jefferson again hosted a successful event when they hosted the Westbank Italian Open and celebrated its 40th anniversary on May...
11
May
Maifest 2022
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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What we know today as downtown Gretna was first a German village called Mechanickham. The German-American Cultural Center located at 519 Huey P. Long Avenue...
04
May
Bae’s Bakery Brand!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Gretna residents have been patiently watching the renovations at the new Bae’s Bakery at 731 Lafayette Street, slated to open on Tuesday, May 10. The...
27
Apr
Westbank Community Fridge!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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It’s very common for Gretna and Westbank residents to have social gatherings where they over-prepare scrumptious meals for family and guests, and find themselves asking...
20
Apr
Imagine Running 100 Miles!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Can you imagine running 100 miles in an endurance race? Devoted runners complete 26 mile marathons and some people easily do five miles up on...