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02
Mar
St. Anthony in the Wall!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Store away the purple, green and gold for Lent is here, a time for penance and sacrifice! Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular...
24
Feb
Kindergarten Royalty, Back Then!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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The St. Joseph Parochial School introduced the first nuns in Gretna, the Sisters of Christian Charity as teachers in 1871. St. Joseph School went on...
23
Feb
Councilman’s Carnival!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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It’s a thrill to ride in any Mardi Gras parade, but it must be amazing to ride in Rex led by the King of Carnival....
16
Feb
Little Kids & Big Girls Party!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Adults and children alike have enjoyed past Gretna Mardi Gras events, but this year was extra special! Locals were comfortable to step out again and...
09
Feb
#SeeYouOnTheHuey
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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So, you are ready for Mardi Gras 2022 and Gretna is offering it up! Tonight, Wed. at 5 o’clock is the Stroll along Huey P....
03
Feb
Valentine Love in the Air!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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If you and your sweetheart have been thinking about making a commitment to each other and romance and excitement is your idea of a dream...
24
Jan
Gretna Was Spared!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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A very happy, healthy and prosperous 2022 to all of you faithful GretnaGlance.com followers! Gretna was truly blessed when Chelle Koster Walton’s wonderful article, “Gretna:...
29
Sep
Columbia Bound!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Jackson J. Cheramie, the son of Jennifer Birdwell Cheramie and Ethan Cheramie will be attending Columbia University in the fall. Gretna is proud of this...
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...