Volume 138 Number 25 - Jun 23, 2011
News
| 14-year-old booked on child pornography charges
Had several images on computer, police say A 14-year-old St. Rose boy was arrested after authorities say he downloaded several pornographic images of young girls. |
Crawfishing explodes in spillway as water subsides
Thousands of fishermen threw out their nets and traps in the Bonnet Carre Spillway on Monday and Tuesday, pulling in hundreds of crawfish each.
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| Dont be alarmed: IMTT holding training drill Saturday
East Bank residents shouldn’t get alarmed if they see smoke rising from the IMTT building in St. Rose. |
Fast TRACK to Harvard
5-time state track champ has 4.42 GPAWhen he was only 9 years old, Jarvis Harris made a name for himself in track and field by winning the gold medal in the long jump at the Southern AAU Junior Olympics Regional Track Meet. |
| Former deputy, wife plead guilty to conspiracy
A former St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office lieutenant and his wife pled guilty to charges that they filed false federal tax returns using the names of inmates to collect more than $800,000, according to U.S. Attorney Jim Letten's office. |
Steals, deals up for grabs at sheriff's auction
8 vehicles, 100 pieces of furniture up for bidResidents searching for a used car or office equipment will get the chance to buy both for cheap when the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office holds their annual auction this Saturday. |
‘Fishing with dad’ wins grand prize
With more than 500 votes, Wendy Petit's Father's Day photo is the winner of a $50 gift certificate to Outdoor Express.
The photo is of her husband, Craig Petit, and their son, Brenon, 3.
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Sports
Redfish take over Salvador
By Bruce McDonald
Last week, I heard that if I wanted to catch redfish, I needed to head to Lake Salvador.
By Bruce McDonald
Last week, I heard that if I wanted to catch redfish, I needed to head to Lake Salvador.
Mimosa knocks off JCC, 609-446 in swim meet
By Jonathan Menard
The Mimosa Dolphins swam around the Jewish Community Center in last week's meet, beating JCC 609-466.
By Jonathan Menard
The Mimosa Dolphins swam around the Jewish Community Center in last week's meet, beating JCC 609-466.
Desty Darlings rack up awards
From staff and wire reports
Last week, the Destrehan High School Desty Darlings dance team attended a UDA Elite Summer Camp at the University of Louisiana- Lafayette and walked away with several awards.
From staff and wire reports
Last week, the Destrehan High School Desty Darlings dance team attended a UDA Elite Summer Camp at the University of Louisiana- Lafayette and walked away with several awards.
Our View
Free trade would improve economy
One of the surest ways to improve our depressed economy would be to expand our foreign trade. And President Barack Obama said in his last state of the union address that he wants to double it by 2014.
One of the surest ways to improve our depressed economy would be to expand our foreign trade. And President Barack Obama said in his last state of the union address that he wants to double it by 2014.
Sheriffs Reports
Sheriff's Reports
From staff and wire reports
Arrests •A St. Rose juvenile, age 14, was arrested on June 9 and charged with pornography involving juveniles.
From staff and wire reports
Arrests •A St. Rose juvenile, age 14, was arrested on June 9 and charged with pornography involving juveniles.
Lifestyles
Summer azalea problems answered
LSU AgCenter News
By LSU AgCenter Horticulturists Dan Gill, Kyle Huffstickler and Allen Owings
LSU AgCenter News
By LSU AgCenter Horticulturists Dan Gill, Kyle Huffstickler and Allen Owings
Gaubert-Simmons wedding
From staff and wire reports
Krystal Gaubert and Seth Simmons were married in a ceremony on May 27, 2011.
From staff and wire reports
Krystal Gaubert and Seth Simmons were married in a ceremony on May 27, 2011.
Robbins-Maggard wedding
From staff and wire reports
The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee Maggard Jr. was celebrated on March 26, 2011 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Norco. Rev. Wayne Taylor officiated.
From staff and wire reports
The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee Maggard Jr. was celebrated on March 26, 2011 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Norco. Rev. Wayne Taylor officiated.
Book Review: “The Other Boleyn Girl”
Special to the Herald-Guide
“The Other Boleyn Girl” by Philippa Gregory is a historical fiction book that takes place in 16th century England during the reign of King Henry VIII.
Special to the Herald-Guide
“The Other Boleyn Girl” by Philippa Gregory is a historical fiction book that takes place in 16th century England during the reign of King Henry VIII.
Sheriff announces Captain promotions
From staff and wire reports
Sheriff Greg Champagne recently announced that he has promoted Rodney Madere as Captain over criminal investigations and Kenny DeCorte Sr. as Captain at the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
From staff and wire reports
Sheriff Greg Champagne recently announced that he has promoted Rodney Madere as Captain over criminal investigations and Kenny DeCorte Sr. as Captain at the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
Help available to low-income families wanting first home
From staff and wire reports
Single families in St. Charles parish who are trying to buy their first home can get some help.
From staff and wire reports
Single families in St. Charles parish who are trying to buy their first home can get some help.
Pets of the Week
From staff and wire reports
See Pets of the Week on YouTube at youtube.com/stcharlesgov or on Government Access Channel Cox Cable 6 in St. Charles Parish.
From staff and wire reports
See Pets of the Week on YouTube at youtube.com/stcharlesgov or on Government Access Channel Cox Cable 6 in St. Charles Parish.
Obituaries
Lambert
Paul Edward Lambert, 57, passed away on June 11, 2011 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie. He was an operator for Shell Motiva and member of the Knights of Columbus, United States Army during the Vietnam War, and the American Legion Post 366.
Paul Edward Lambert, 57, passed away on June 11, 2011 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie. He was an operator for Shell Motiva and member of the Knights of Columbus, United States Army during the Vietnam War, and the American Legion Post 366.
Griffith
Hugh Franklin Griffith, 85, a retired grain inspector for the U. S. Department of Agriculture and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 13, 2011 at the Ormond Nursing and Care Center in Destrehan. He had been married for 47 years to his late wife, Rosemarie Teutone Griffith.
Hugh Franklin Griffith, 85, a retired grain inspector for the U. S. Department of Agriculture and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 13, 2011 at the Ormond Nursing and Care Center in Destrehan. He had been married for 47 years to his late wife, Rosemarie Teutone Griffith.
