Volume 138 Number 6 - Feb 10, 2011
News
3 decades later, missing ferry bell returns to St. Charles
After more than three decades, the George Prince ferry bell will finally be displayed in St. Charles Parish.
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| DHS graduate killed in wreck
A 2009 Destrehan High School graduate was killed when the car he was driving crashed into a concrete light pole in New Orleans. |
| Disabled veterans may get tax credit
After the Parish Council gave it the OK on Monday, voters will decide whether or not disabled veterans will be able to double their homestead exemption to $150,000. |
Hottest obstacle course comes to spillway
8,000-10,000 racers expectedThousands of racers will descend upon the Bonnet Carre Spillway on March 5 and attempt to navigate a 3-mile course filled with obstacles that will have them jumping on junkyard vehicles and leaping over a wall of fire. |
| Sheriff: Phone scam targeting senior citizens
Callers claim to be from American Legion Post Several residents have been contacted through the phone for donations from people claiming to be from the local American Legion Post, but Sheriff Greg Champagne warns that it is a scam. |
Social media sites take over parish
Almost every organization, business and agency in the parish has reached out to local computer users in the past two years.
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Sports
Fishing is cure for hunting withdrawals
By Bruce McDonald
Lake Cataouatche has produced good catches of bass and catfish in recent weeks.
By Bruce McDonald
Lake Cataouatche has produced good catches of bass and catfish in recent weeks.
Editorial
Obama administration taken to judicial woodshed
By Dan Juneau
It was not a good week for the Obama administration in federal courts. In two high-profile issues, two different federal judges took Team Obama to the judicial woodshed with rulings that upset the administration’s applecart in two key areas.
By Dan Juneau
It was not a good week for the Obama administration in federal courts. In two high-profile issues, two different federal judges took Team Obama to the judicial woodshed with rulings that upset the administration’s applecart in two key areas.
Lifestyles
Groundhog, nutria predict early spring and summer
From staff and wire reports
The national icon Punxsutawney Phil woke up on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2 and did not see his shadow, signifying that winter will soon end and spring will come early.
From staff and wire reports
The national icon Punxsutawney Phil woke up on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2 and did not see his shadow, signifying that winter will soon end and spring will come early.
New Business Association leaders
From staff and wire reports
The St. Charles Business Association recently elected officers for 2011.
From staff and wire reports
The St. Charles Business Association recently elected officers for 2011.
KC Leaders
From staff and wire reports
Knights of Columbus Council 2409 has announced its 2011 Catholic Youth Leadership Award Winners.
From staff and wire reports
Knights of Columbus Council 2409 has announced its 2011 Catholic Youth Leadership Award Winners.
Obituaries
Obituary: Laurent
Frances Falgout Laurent, 94, a native and resident of Hahnville, passed away on Jan. 29, 2011.
Frances Falgout Laurent, 94, a native and resident of Hahnville, passed away on Jan. 29, 2011.
Obituary: Charles
Elder Albert M. Charles transitioned from this life to eternal glory on Feb. 5, 2011 at his home with his family at his side.
Elder Albert M. Charles transitioned from this life to eternal glory on Feb. 5, 2011 at his home with his family at his side.
