Volume 138 Number 51 - Dec 22, 2011
News
Couple finds letters to Santa in Luling Christmas decoration
When Norman and Marcelette Jackson put up their Christmas decorations last year, they were surprised to find real letters to Santa in one of their lawn props. |
Former DHS student brings Christmas experience to Africa
While most people were doing last-minute shopping and cleaning last week, Jonathan Snyder was in Africa spreading the message of Christmas to underprivileged children. |
| Paradis crash leaves 1 dead
A 44-year-old Houma man was killed on Sunday after his vehicle ran into a ditch on Old Spanish Trail at Audubon Street in Paradis, according to Louisiana State Police. |
Soldier counts blessings after Christmas return
After a year in Afghanistan, Luling Sgt. Jarrod Friloux has made it home for the holidays to spend Christmas with his wife and son. |
| St. Charles Parish Christmas church times
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Sports
Christmas comes early for Bayou Gauche hunter
By Bruce McDonald
Carl "Squeaky" Dupre of Bayou Gauche was invited to make a last-minute hunt with Gary Larousse on a deer lease near Lake Boeuf northwest of Lake Des Allemands.
By Bruce McDonald
Carl "Squeaky" Dupre of Bayou Gauche was invited to make a last-minute hunt with Gary Larousse on a deer lease near Lake Boeuf northwest of Lake Des Allemands.
Lighting strikes in same place for deer hunters
By Bruce McDonald
Hunting from a box stand setup on the edge of a 20-acre pasture, Warren Fremen of Luling dropped a 9-point buck most hunters would be proud of.
By Bruce McDonald
Hunting from a box stand setup on the edge of a 20-acre pasture, Warren Fremen of Luling dropped a 9-point buck most hunters would be proud of.
HHS boys, girls crush Ehret by identical scores
By Jonathan Menard
The Hahnville High School boys and girls soccer teams continued to cruise past district competition last week by both beating John Ehret 6-0.
By Jonathan Menard
The Hahnville High School boys and girls soccer teams continued to cruise past district competition last week by both beating John Ehret 6-0.
Editorial
Red ink woes plague Louisiana budget
By Dan Juneau
Just 29 days before Governor Jindal and the 144 members of the Legislature are to be sworn in, they got a strong hint that governing might not be a bed of roses during the next four years.
By Dan Juneau
Just 29 days before Governor Jindal and the 144 members of the Legislature are to be sworn in, they got a strong hint that governing might not be a bed of roses during the next four years.
Does appointment meet legal requirements?
By C.B. Forgotston
St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis was just appointed as the new head of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness ("GOHSEP").
By C.B. Forgotston
St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis was just appointed as the new head of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness ("GOHSEP").
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
Don’t invite bugs to holiday parties
LSU AgCenter News
Winter doesn’t seem like prime time for pests, but our habits around the holidays and during cold weather could bring bugs into our homes.
LSU AgCenter News
Winter doesn’t seem like prime time for pests, but our habits around the holidays and during cold weather could bring bugs into our homes.
Navy officer named Ms. New Orleans
From staff and wire reports
Navy Counselor First Class (NC1) Latonya Robinson was crowned the 2012 ‘Ms New Orleans’ in a ceremony held on Dec. 4, 2011.
From staff and wire reports
Navy Counselor First Class (NC1) Latonya Robinson was crowned the 2012 ‘Ms New Orleans’ in a ceremony held on Dec. 4, 2011.
Breakfast at the manger
From staff and wire reports
Catherine and Andrew Sieta, students at St. Charles Borromeo School in Destrehan, recently attended Breakfast at the Manger sponsored by the school’s Moms Club.
From staff and wire reports
Catherine and Andrew Sieta, students at St. Charles Borromeo School in Destrehan, recently attended Breakfast at the Manger sponsored by the school’s Moms Club.
Riding in style
From staff and wire reports
Students who raised the most during this year’s Norco Elementary K-3 cookie dough fundraiser were treated to a special lunch at Sicily’s Pizza.
From staff and wire reports
Students who raised the most during this year’s Norco Elementary K-3 cookie dough fundraiser were treated to a special lunch at Sicily’s Pizza.
Holiday volunteering
From staff and wire reports
Hahnville High School’s special education students visited the Norco Adult Day Care Center on Dec. 13 to celebrate December birthdays and Christmas.
From staff and wire reports
Hahnville High School’s special education students visited the Norco Adult Day Care Center on Dec. 13 to celebrate December birthdays and Christmas.
St. Rose businesses have “Season of Giving”
From staff and wire reports
On Dec. 17, two local businesses combined forces to help bring cheer into the lives of some of the children of St. Charles Parish. They gave toys to those who might not otherwise find the "Season of Giving" quite so generous.
From staff and wire reports
On Dec. 17, two local businesses combined forces to help bring cheer into the lives of some of the children of St. Charles Parish. They gave toys to those who might not otherwise find the "Season of Giving" quite so generous.
