Volume 138 Number 44 - Nov 03, 2011
News
Community center ground breaking set for next month
Lowest bid $500,000 over budget, but parish will move forwardEven though the lowest bid for a new community center in Luling came in $500,000 higher than the estimated cost, St. Charles Parish will move forward with the project. |
| Despite increased fine, street signs still disappearing
Despite the fact that the St. Charles Parish Council recently increased the maximum fine for the vandalism of parish property, street signs continue to disappear in Luling and Destrehan. |
| Destrehan man gets 7 years for vehicular homicide
A 36-year-old Destrehan man was sentenced to seven years in jail, with four years suspended, after crashing into and killing a Raceland man that was standing near his truck on the side of I-310 on New Year’s Day. |
Hands on with heritage
Students got a first-hand look at Civil War-era weapons during the Destrehan Plantation Heritage Days, which were held last week. |
St. Rose’s Valentine named Principal of Year
Lost both hands, feet to sepsisSt. Rose Elementary can officially boast the best principal in the parish this year. |
Sports
Wildcat defense must win war in trenches to slow down Tiger run game
By Jonathan Menard
After last week’s 18-14 loss to Bonnabel, you can’t blame the Destrehan football team if they believe that the fates have been aligned against them.
By Jonathan Menard
After last week’s 18-14 loss to Bonnabel, you can’t blame the Destrehan football team if they believe that the fates have been aligned against them.
Editorial
Democrats have major say in Republican elections
By Dan Juneau
The recent state elections gave a little more clarity to political trends in Louisiana. It is disappointing that only 35 percent of the registered voters in the state exercised their right to select their leaders in government, but that 35 percent is a good sample to help analyze the political landscape in the Bayou State as it currently exists.
By Dan Juneau
The recent state elections gave a little more clarity to political trends in Louisiana. It is disappointing that only 35 percent of the registered voters in the state exercised their right to select their leaders in government, but that 35 percent is a good sample to help analyze the political landscape in the Bayou State as it currently exists.
Meet my soul friends
By Lilla Marie Lottinger
I would like to share with you about some souls who have become very special friends of mine. This may sound funny, or even crazy to some, but it is very real to me,and I’m convinced of the truth of it.
By Lilla Marie Lottinger
I would like to share with you about some souls who have become very special friends of mine. This may sound funny, or even crazy to some, but it is very real to me,and I’m convinced of the truth of it.
Sheriffs Reports
Sheriff's Reports
From staff and wire reports
Suspects are innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
From staff and wire reports
Suspects are innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
Lifestyles
Alpha Daughters seek donations for Safe House
From staff and wire reports
The Alpha Daughters of Zion’s Safe House is in need of donations such as money, towels, queen size beddings, paper plates, utensils, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other household essentials.
From staff and wire reports
The Alpha Daughters of Zion’s Safe House is in need of donations such as money, towels, queen size beddings, paper plates, utensils, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other household essentials.
New child development program at United Way
From staff and wire reports
As part of United Way of St. Charles’ Success By 6 program’s mission to ensure children are prepared for school by the time they enter 1st grade, United Way is providing a "Child Development Associate (CDA)" Training Program for area childcare center providers.
From staff and wire reports
As part of United Way of St. Charles’ Success By 6 program’s mission to ensure children are prepared for school by the time they enter 1st grade, United Way is providing a "Child Development Associate (CDA)" Training Program for area childcare center providers.
Obituaries
W. F. George Jr.
W.F. George, Jr., 75, a native of Lufkin, Texas and resident of Hahnville passed away on Oct. 16, 2011 at his home.
W.F. George, Jr., 75, a native of Lufkin, Texas and resident of Hahnville passed away on Oct. 16, 2011 at his home.
Allen F. Dugas Sr.
Allen F. Dugas Sr., 84, entered into heaven on Oct. 17, 2011, at his home with his loving family at his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Allen F. Dugas Sr., 84, entered into heaven on Oct. 17, 2011, at his home with his loving family at his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jules V. "Buck/Big Daddy" Creel
Jules V. ‘Buck/Big Daddy’ Creel passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2011.
Jules V. ‘Buck/Big Daddy’ Creel passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2011.
Jacqueline Ann Jennings
Jacqueline Ann Jennings, 68, passed away on Oct. 18, 2011 at East Jefferson Hospital.
Jacqueline Ann Jennings, 68, passed away on Oct. 18, 2011 at East Jefferson Hospital.
James "Jimbo" Randal Jr.
James "Jimbo" Randal Jr., 42, passed away on Oct. 22, 2011 at his residence.
James "Jimbo" Randal Jr., 42, passed away on Oct. 22, 2011 at his residence.
James "Pee Wee" Wilson
James "Pee Wee" Wilson, 70, passed away on Oct. 20, 2011 at River Region Hospice in River Ridge.
James "Pee Wee" Wilson, 70, passed away on Oct. 20, 2011 at River Region Hospice in River Ridge.
Robert Raymond Haydel
Robert Raymond Haydel, born, 89, a native of Destrehan, passed away on Oct. 25, 2011 at Ormond Nursing and Care Center in Destrehan.
Robert Raymond Haydel, born, 89, a native of Destrehan, passed away on Oct. 25, 2011 at Ormond Nursing and Care Center in Destrehan.
Jerry Joseph White Sr.
Jerry Joseph White Sr., 66, passed away on Oct. 27, 2011 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge.
Jerry Joseph White Sr., 66, passed away on Oct. 27, 2011 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge.
Gloria Mae Olivier Hotard
Gloria Mae Olivier Hotard, 87, of Overland Park, Kan. passed away on Oct. 24, 2011 at her home.
Gloria Mae Olivier Hotard, 87, of Overland Park, Kan. passed away on Oct. 24, 2011 at her home.
