Man arrested in bomb threat at community college Jul 25, 2008
Denham Springs resident Mark D. Lawrence who had been arrested two weeks earlier in another terrorizing incident involving the school is accused of placing the phone call from a convenience store. After police traced the number to the convenience store pay phone, the warrant says a store clerk picked Lawrence out of a photo lineup. (KSLA.com, LA)
Deputies find six-year-old child during meth lab arrests in Livingston Parish Jul 24, 2008
Perry Rushing reports that 34-year-old Waylon C. James of Denham Springs has been charged with operation/creation of a methamphetamine lab, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and cruelty to a juvenile ... Rushing also says that 34-year-old Jennifer D. Lott, also of Denham Springs, has been charged with operation/creation of a methamphetamine lab, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of Alprazolam, possession... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Denham Springs teacher arrested, suspected of cyberstalking Jul 3, 2008
Deputies say 39-year-old Jennifer R. Davis, a teacher at the kindergarten to fifth-grade Lewis Vincent Elementary School in Denham Springs, reportedly posed as juvenile girl and engaged in MySpace. com communications with the 14-year-old boy during the past several months. (WWLTV.com, LA)
NEWS IN BRIEF Jun 18, 2008
48 ERA. A Denham Springs native, he was the only player from a Louisiana school to make the All-America team. Cryer recently finished as the school's career strikeout leader (340) and is third in victories (32). (Nola.com -- Sports)
Ex-FEMA trailer residents start housing effort Jun 16, 2008
Robert Herring of modular homes dealer Herring Homes in Denham Springs says the homes would have nine-foot ceilings and be built according to Louisiana's residential building code. He says land and installation would cost about $150,000 per house. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Quilt show a 'special' event Jun 15, 2008
Dodson, of Denham Springs, La. makes patriotic quilts, which are then sent to people who have served and were injured. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
DOTD sets meeting on I-12 widening Jun 10, 2008
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Denham Springs Junior High School cafeteria. Information from: The Advocate. (KSLA.com, LA)
After leading Vandy to title, Crane chosen as Miss Softball Jun 9, 2008
Leesville Daily Leader - Sports. Monday, June 09, 2008. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Tournament Results Jun 5, 2008
15 fish, 19-0, $13,500; 9, Brett Sellers, Denham Springs, La. 15 fish, 18-9, $8,000; 10, Ray Griffin, Henderson, N.C., 13 fish, 17-6, $14,000TOP CO-ANGLERS: (Day 3 catches) 1, Robert Crosnoe, Inverness, Fla. (News & Observer -- Sports)
More of this story Jun 4, 2008
Hoehne, an 81-year-old Denham Springs resident, was a German anti-aircraft gunner, and air force pilot for the Axis powers during World War II. The stories of his service to the German war effort are compiled in Glory Refused. The Memoirs of a. (L Observateur, LA)
Boys of summer Jun 3, 2008
The Cajuns continued their pre-district schedule this weekend with a double-header on Friday against H.L. Bourgeois and a single game on Saturday against Denham Springs. New Iberia will open district play at longtime rival Franklin Tuesday. (New Iberia, LA)
`Doiron, Patterson top Class 5A teams Jun 2, 2008
480, 18 RBIs), Kendra Harmon of Denham Springs. 511. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Virginia's Berlo Wins $1 Million Wal-Mart BFL All-American Presented by Chevy Jun 1, 2008
(15 bass, 19-00, $13,500); Brett Sellers of Denham Springs, La. (15 bass, 18-09, $8,000); and Ray Griffin of Henderson, N.C. (13 bass, 17-06, $14,000). (PR Newswire)
Regional Broadcast Schedule May 31, 2008
CST is available to the following Cable and Satellite providers in Louisiana, Cox Communications (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Grammercy, Plaquemine, Baker, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Franklin, Abbeville, Crowley, Lafayette, New Iberia, St. Martinsville); Suddenlink (Alexandria, Bastrop, Bossier City, DeRidder, Jonesboro, Lake Charles, Minden, Natchitoches, Ruston, Winnfield); Allen's TV Cable (Morgan City, Grand Coteau); Bailey Cable (St ... CST is available to the following Cable and Satellite... (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Weekly Citizen's 2008 All-Parish Softball Team May 29, 2008
After winning the District 6-5A title for the seventh consecutive season, the Lady Gators defeated John Ehret, Chalmette and Denham Springs before losing to Pineville, 1-0, in the semifinals ... Parker led St. Amant with 12 home runs, including two in the Lady Gators' quarterfinal win over Denham Springs. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Babin, White cap prep careers as All-Stars May 24, 2008
Denham Springs' Mark Carroll will serve as the head coach for the East. Assistant coaches are Frank Palermo of Bunkie and Steve Stropolo of East Jefferson. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Drunk clerk fakes robbery in Denham Springs May 24, 2008
A clerk in Denham Springs reported to Livingston Parish police that he was beaten and robbed and described a suspect, but a review of the store s surveillance system showed that no robbery had occurred, according to police. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Theresa D. Formeller May 20, 2008
Michael Formeller and wife Leslie of St. Martinville, Thomas Formeller and wife Bridget of Spring, Texas and Robert Formeller and wife Lisa of Denham Springs; brother, Gaston Dautreuil Jr. and wife Anita of St. Martinville; sisters, Ruth Boudreaux of St. Martinville, Jean Broussard and husband Lee of St. Martinville and Adelia T-Beb Murphy of Dallas; numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Formeller Sr.; parents, Gaston and Yvonne... (New Iberia, LA)
Local man is tops in arm wrestling May 20, 2008
Driving home from a training session in Denham Springs, Molinere said a drunken driver struck him from behind on Interstate 10. His GMC Sierra pick-up truck spun off the right shoulder and into a tree, he said, which sent the vehicle flipping. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Severe weather strikes Louisiana May 16, 2008
Officials also reported flash flooding and water entering homes in Denham Springs and a felled tree temporarily blocked traffic on U.S. 190. High winds tore off a portion of the roof on the new parish jail, said Deputy Perry Rushing, a spokesman for the sheriff's office. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Griffins' rally falls short against Catholic May 15, 2008
DENHAM SPRINGS - Even after his team scored four runs in the top of the first inning, Catholic head coach Kyle Achord knew his team could not afford to take it easy against Dutchtown in the Class 5A quarterfinals Friday night. Dutchtown proved Achord right, battling to the final pitch when Catholic reliever Austin Nola got Alex Millet on a groundout to third to preserve the Bears' 7-6 victory at A.B. Netterville Park in North Park. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Denoux 'drags' Griffins past Crusaders May 10, 2008
The 11th-seeded Griffins will play No. 3 Catholic in the quarterfinals Friday at 7 p.m. at A.B. Netterville Park in Denham Springs. Brother Martin, the sixth seed, ended the season at 25-10. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Griffins face familiar opponent in opener May 10, 2008
His advice to his former player do not change anything going into Friday's quarterfinal game against Catholic at Denham Springs' A.B. Netterville Park ... "Now is not the time. He said he feels the team that can handle the atmosphere on Friday is really a key factor. We're trying to prepare ourselves for the atmosphere that is going to be there Friday. I told our guys to just visualize there is going to be a packed house in Denham Springs a lot of orange (for Catholic) and a lot of purple (for... (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Spartans' rally comes up short at Ponchy May 10, 2008
Ponchatoula (20-11) will play Barbe in the quarterfinals today at A.B. Netterville Park in Denham Springs. East Ascension concluded its first season under Grenfell at 26-11. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Griffins limit damage against LHS May 8, 2008
The winner advances to play the winner of Slidell or Catholic in the Class 5A quarterfinals in Denham Springs Friday. "They had a little momentum coming in the fifth and we were in a position where we had three arms fresh," Dutchtown head coach Chris Schexnaydre said. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Spartans score early, often in bi-district playoff victory May 8, 2008
The winner will play either District 6-5A rival Hahnville or Barbe in the quarterfinals at the Class 5A state tournament in Denham Springs Friday. The Spartans (26-10) had 12 hits, eight in a seven-run fourth inning. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Sting on Prairieville strip club nets 12 May 2, 2008
The manager of the lounge, Chad Price, 31, of 149 Aspen Square, No. 7, Denham Springs, was arrested on the same charges ... - Misty Stevens, 23, of 8914 Caliente Ave., Denham Springs, a dancer, was charged with obscenity, possession of marijuana, possession of Adderall, and on a bench warrant failure to appear in court. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Gardeners try to preserve plants Apr 18, 2008
Florence Crowder, an antique-shop owner in Denham Springs, La. who is taking part in the project, calls camellias "a year-round beauty.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Parish softball teams enter second season Apr 17, 2008
Walker finished third in District 5-5A behind Denham Springs and Central. "I'm excited and the girls are excited," East Ascension first-year head coach Amy Pitre said. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
St. Amant splits with SMHS, Holden Apr 12, 2008
St. Amant travels to North Park in Denham Springs to play Live Oak Monday before closing out the regular season against Redemptorist at the Lamar YMCA Wednesday. St. Michael swept the boys' singles matches Monday as Charles Blanchard defeated Matthew Blanchard, 6-0, 6-0, and Stephen Davis took a 6-3, 6-2 win over Ty Bourgeois. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Monroe wins second Mr. Basketball Award Apr 2, 2008
2005: Tasmin Mitchell, Denham Springs. 2006: Demond Carter, Reserve Christian. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Cox's Monroe again honored Apr 1, 2008
Monroe, a 6-foot-10 senior forward who helped Helen Cox win the Class 4A state championship in March, is the 12th Louisiana player chosen as a first-team Parade All-American and the first since Tasmin Mitchell of Denham Springs in 2005. Monroe was a third-team selection as a junior in addition to being the 39th male overall from a Louisiana school to earn Parade All-American honors. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Cobbins makes impression during initial 6-5A season Mar 27, 2008
Dutchtown advanced to the Class 5A regionals before losing at Denham Springs to finish at 25-10 overall. Joining Cobbins on the first team were teammate Christine Conner and East Ascension's Kaneesha Grant. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Injured worker identified in Gonzales explosion Mar 15, 2008
State Police in a release identified a worker for R.L. Hall iates, Inc. who was injured in a Monday explosion at the Terry's Shop gas station in Gonzales as Thomas Foster, 26, of Denham Springs. Troopers said Foster attempted to cut into one of three ten-thousand gallon gasoline tanks at the station located at Cornerview and the Airline Highway when a spark ignited gasoline vapors causing an explosion. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Spartans refuse to go down at Parkview Baptist Mar 8, 2008
East Ascension also battled back from a 3-2 deficit to defeat Denham Springs, 7-4, on the opening day of the Bayou State Prep Classic last Thursday. The Spartans tied the game at 3 in the fifth on a double by Bailey. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Champagne's catch, Bourgeois HR spark Dutchtown Mar 6, 2008
Bourgeois' three-run home run gave Dutchtown a 5-3 win over Denham Springs in the Dutchtown Classic Friday ... GEISMAR - Dutchtown senior shortstop Lexi Champagne had not been on a team that had beaten Denham Springs ... Dutchtown trailed 3-2 going into the bottom of the fifth against Denham Springs when ninth-hole batter Justine Tureau led off with a double to right-center. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Details of Jindal's priorities Mar 5, 2008
The I-12 corridor will be expanded to six lanes from Baton Rouge to Denham Springs as well as the Slidell area between US11 and I-59. LA28 will be four-laned to complete the east-west corridor in central Louisiana. (WWLTV.com, LA)
City Council suspends license of daiquiri bar Mar 2, 2008
X-Treme Daquiri owner Josh Basso of Denham Springs told councilmen that he was in the process of moving the bar to Baton Rouge, and that he had six security guards on duty during the Sunday incident. Basso said police officers handled the situation Sunday "completely wrong," and that the trouble began with two females arguing. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Gators rally past DSHS Mar 1, 2008
ST. AMANT - St. Amant rallied for the second straight from a big early-inning deficit to defeat Denham Springs, 15-7, in a non-district game Tuesday afternoon ... Denham Springs got a run back in the top of the fourth after Chris Hutchinson stole home on the front end of a double steal with Kevin Long. ... Denham Springs took the 5-0 lead in the top of the first. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Lady Griffins out-last EA in Prep Tennis League match Mar 1, 2008
East Ascension split with Denham Springs Wednesday. The Spartans took a 3-2 victory while the Lady Spartans dropped a 3-2 decision. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Chapelle faces tough test against Southwood Feb 29, 2008
The Lady Cowboys lost to Denham Springs 44-40 in 1996 and to Ellender 37-32 last season. Chapelle Coach Christy Thieler said she is eager to see how her team responds after impressive playoff victories against Ponchatoula 64-51 and Hahnville 56-39. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Attorney general inherits "curious" cases from predecessor Feb 29, 2008
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press Writer. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Louisiana's new attorney general says he inherited some "curious" cases from his predecessor, Charles Foti, who teamed up with campaign donors on his way out of office to file a pair of multimillion-dollar antitrust lawsuits. (The Advocate -- News)
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell inherits ‘curious' cases from predecessor Feb 29, 2008
Leesville Daily Leader - News. Friday, February 29, 2008. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Window tint Regulations/Requirements Feb 22, 2008
Upon completion, the form must be submitted to the Louisiana State Police/Towing ery/MVI Section at 527 Florida Boulevard, Denham Springs, LA. These exemptions are sworn affidavits which must be notarized upon completion. In addition to the forms, the window tint law is available for viewing along with the requirements for the exemptions. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Tors will play at home in first round of 5A playoffs Feb 21, 2008
Sulphur was one of three teams that made it to the playoffs out of District 3-5A. District champion St. Thomas More picked up the No. 4 seed and will play No. 29 Denham Springs. No. 27 Barbe will have to travel to north Louisiana to take on No. 6 Ruston in the bi-district round. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Lady Griffins pull away to bi-district win Feb 21, 2008
Dutchtown (25-9) advanced to play at Denham Springs in the regionals Monday night. The winner of that game will play either Southwood or Walker in the quarterfinals later this week. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Lady Tors head east to take on Denham Springs Feb 14, 2008
Sulphur s Sherrell Perry will have the task of guarding Denham Springs 6 1 post player Lacey Brasseaux in the Lady Tor bi-district playoff game on Thursday (File Photo by Rodrick Anderson) ... SULPHUR The Sulphur High Lady Tors will travel nearly three hours to the east to take on Denham Springs in the bi-district round of the Class 5A playoffs on Thursday ... We held STM to 35 points and if we can hold a team like Denham Springs to 35 points, I like my chances. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Lady Tors to play Denham Springs in bi-district round of Class 5A playoffs Feb 13, 2008
SULPHUR The Sulphur High Lady Tors picked up the 25th seed in the Class 5A-seeding meeting in Alexandria on Tuesday and will face the eighth seeded Denham Springs Lady Yellow Jackets in the bi-district round of the playoffs. Denham Springs (26-6, 8-2) finished in second place in District 5-5A, while the Lady Tors (20-10, 4-4) took third in District 3-5A ... The game will be played in Denham Springs on Thursday at 6:30p. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Gators' Favorite signs with SLU, Jordan with ECU Feb 9, 2008
" Jordan, the 47th-rated quarterback by Scouts, Inc., completed 142 of his 254 passes for 1,809 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in his first season as the full-time quarterback for the Gators in 2007. He made the all-District 6-5A second team and was selected to play in the U.S. Army Red Stick Bowl. Jordan, who started his prep career at Denham Springs before transferring to St. Amant as a junior, also made second-team all-district in 2006 after completing 102 of his 209 passes for... (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
LSWA girls' basketball poll Feb 6, 2008
Others: Mandeville 24, Dominican 16, Denham Springs 13, Terrebonne 6, Walker 4, East Ascension 2, Hahnville 2. Class 4A. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
BREEDING GROUND FOR SUCCESS Feb 3, 2008
Denham Springs hunter Darren Cooper said it was almost the end of the season before he saw any sign of rutting on his lease east of Clinton. Bucks normally are chasing does before Christmas on his property. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Eunice breaks through at City Championships Jan 31, 2008
Vaughn came back to pin Denham Springs' Logan LeBlanc in 1:15, then took a 13-4 major decision over St. Michael's William Bellefontaine in the third-place match. Thackery, seeded third at 189 pounds, pinned Eric Lieux of Central in 1:45, before being pinned by second-seeded Michael Love of Catholic in 2:55. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Hall of Famer Dupas dies at 72 Jan 28, 2008
Ralph Dupas, who defeated Denny Moyer in New Orleans to win the world junior middleweight championship at the Municipal Auditorium in 1963, died Friday at a nursing home in Denham Springs. He was 72. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash along Hwy. 42 Tuesday Jan 19, 2008
PRAIRIEVILLE - A Denham Springs man died Tuesday after his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic along Hwy ... As a result of the collision, the driver of the motorcycle, identified as 25-year-old Daniel Raiford of Denham Springs, was ejected in the crash. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Bids accepted for new I-12 interchange Jan 18, 2008
A Denham Springs construction company submitted the lowest bid Thursday to convert the closed Interstate 12 rest areas at the Tchefuncte River south of Covington into a new interchange for nearby Louisiana 21. The $9. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Griffins pick up scoring against SAHS Jan 3, 2008
Thomas Jackson scored 10 of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter to help Dutchtown pull away from Denham Springs, 54-40, in a consolation round game Friday afternoon ... Terrance Smith led Denham Springs with 19 points, while Marq Woodruff had 10. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Reserves play key role as EA advances to Classic finals Jan 3, 2008
East Ascension 60, Denham Springs 46. East Ascension had all five starters score in double figures as the Spartans advanced to the semifinals with a 60-46 win over Denham Springs Thursday night ... Marq Woodruff scored a game-high 20 points for Denham Springs. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
A look back at major business stories of 2007 Dec 30, 2007
Click Image to Enlarge The Advocate/BILL FEIG Cabelas opened its outdoor sporting goods superstore off I-10 in Gonzales in Novembe, the first punch thrown in contest between it and Bass Pro Shops, which will open a location off I-12 in Denham Springs early next year. Business Tools. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
EA speeds up win over Eagles Dec 29, 2007
East Ascension (15-2) advanced to play Denham Springs Thursday night. The winner of that game will play South Lafourche, a 62-37 first-round winner over West Jefferson, in the semifinals Friday night. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
DOTD issues holiday travel advisory Dec 21, 2007
Traffic cameras for the Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Walker, Lafayette, Lake Charles, LaPlace and New Orleans areas also may be viewed from that site. In addition, DOTD's Customer Service Center representatives can answer questions about road closures not listed above or any other DoTD related questions. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
4 in Mississippi, Louisiana arrested for Internet solicitation Dec 21, 2007
Matthew Anderson, 29, of Denham Springs, La. and Tony Sinitere, 41, of Franklin, La. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gators edge DSHS, win sixth straight Dec 20, 2007
DENHAM SPRINGS - Brian Morris scored a team-high 15 points as St. Amant nipped Denham Springs, 50-48, in a non-district game Friday night ... Denham Springs jumped out to a 17-11 first quarter lead and led 27-19 at the half ... Mark Woodruff scored a game-high 18 points for Denham Springs (5-9). (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Internet sex predator investigators arrest 4 Dec 20, 2007
29-year-old Matthew Anderson of Denham Springs arrested on a count each of indecent behavior with a juvenile and computer-aided solicitation of a juvenile. 59-year-old Russell Cogan of Kentwood booked on a count of computer-aided solicitation of a juvenile and. (KSLA.com, LA)
State Police: Four arrested in internet solicitation sting Dec 20, 2007
--Matthew Anderson, 29, from Denham Springs; charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile and computer-aided solicitation of a juvenile. --Russell Cogan, 59, from Kentwood; charged with computer-aided solicitation of a juvenile. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Alcohol tied to fatal wreck Dec 19, 2007
A one-page report shows the blood-alcohol content of 18-year-old Brandon Pirie of Denham Springs was 0 ... Three other 18-year-olds were killed in the crash with Pirie: Trey Robertson of Walker and Matthew Logan Millet and Aaron Harris, both of Denham Springs ... The truck Pirie was driving went off Louisiana Highway 16 south of Denham Springs and hit a concrete culvert. (KSLA.com, LA)
