Volume 139 Number 11 - Mar 15, 2012
News
18-wheeler flips on I-310
An 18-wheeler flipped over near the on ramp to I-310 on Saturday. |
| Burglars target unlocked cars on West Bank
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne is reminding residents once again to lock their vehicles after a spurt of burglaries last week. |
Cops: Man received inappropriate photos of 13-year-old girl
A 37-year-old St. Rose man was arrested after authorities say he asked for and received inappropriate photos on his cell phone from a 13-year-old girl. |
Deadline extended for Spillway cemetery plan
The Army Corps of Engineers has extended the deadline for comments on its long-term management plan of two cemeteries that are located in the Bonnet Carre Spillway. |
| IRS warns seniors to be wary of federal tax refund scam
Claim to obtain stimulus payment The Internal Revenue Service is warning senior citizens and other taxpayers to beware of an emerging federal tax refund scam tempting victims to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds. Bogus refund claims have been identified from Louisiana and at least five other states, including California, Georgia, Michigan, Alabama and Indiana. |
Sports
Grand Ridge offers tennis workshop
From staff and wire reports
Grand Ridge Golf Club, located at 500 Willowdale Blvd. in Luling, is hosting a Tennis Coaching Workshop for anyone interested in learning the basics of teaching tennis skills to children.
From staff and wire reports
Grand Ridge Golf Club, located at 500 Willowdale Blvd. in Luling, is hosting a Tennis Coaching Workshop for anyone interested in learning the basics of teaching tennis skills to children.
Tornadoes win Tobasco Cup
From staff and wire reports
The 14U St. Charles Tornadoes won the Tobasco Cup, which was held in New Iberia.
From staff and wire reports
The 14U St. Charles Tornadoes won the Tobasco Cup, which was held in New Iberia.
TaeKwonDo students compete in regionals
From staff and wire reports
Students from St. Charles TaeKwonDo recently competed in a regional tournament.
From staff and wire reports
Students from St. Charles TaeKwonDo recently competed in a regional tournament.
HHS players sign college scholarships
From staff and wire reports
Four Hahnville High School soccer players signed college scholarships last week.
From staff and wire reports
Four Hahnville High School soccer players signed college scholarships last week.
Vipers claim tourney championship
From staff and wire reports
The St. Charles Soccer U16 Vipers recently won the Hub City Ford Soccer Tournament in Lafayette.
From staff and wire reports
The St. Charles Soccer U16 Vipers recently won the Hub City Ford Soccer Tournament in Lafayette.
Editorial
Stockman takes the Fed to the woodshed
By Dan Juneau
It is the scariest thing I have read in a long time. Unfortunately, it is hard to argue with much of the message it contains.
By Dan Juneau
It is the scariest thing I have read in a long time. Unfortunately, it is hard to argue with much of the message it contains.
Can public agencies legally hire lobbyists?
By C.B. Forgotston
According to a story in the Times-Picayune, the Port of South Louisiana is hiring two lobbyists for its staff. See story here.
By C.B. Forgotston
According to a story in the Times-Picayune, the Port of South Louisiana is hiring two lobbyists for its staff. See story here.
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
Silverbell is great, underused native tree
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
Apply now for hospital scholarship
From staff and wire reports
The River Parishes Hospital Auxiliary is seeking applications for its annual scholarship for a high school senior who plans to enter a four-year healthcare degree program.
From staff and wire reports
The River Parishes Hospital Auxiliary is seeking applications for its annual scholarship for a high school senior who plans to enter a four-year healthcare degree program.
Six tips to help prevent colon cancer
From staff and wire reports
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and, according to the American Cancer Society, the disease is both the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States.
From staff and wire reports
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and, according to the American Cancer Society, the disease is both the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States.
Obituaries
Isla Jean Snodgrass Sergent
Isla Jean Snodgrass Sergent, 83, of Luling, originally from Charleston, passed away Feb. 27, 2012.
Isla Jean Snodgrass Sergent, 83, of Luling, originally from Charleston, passed away Feb. 27, 2012.
Norbert "N.J." Joseph Bourgeois Jr.
Norbert "N.J." Joseph Bourgeois Jr., 83, passed away on Feb. 20, 2012.
Norbert "N.J." Joseph Bourgeois Jr., 83, passed away on Feb. 20, 2012.
Rachel Harvey
Rachel Harvey, 42, a resident of Destrehan, passed away on Feb. 19, 2012 at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson.
Rachel Harvey, 42, a resident of Destrehan, passed away on Feb. 19, 2012 at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson.
Danny Marvin Antoine
Danny Marvin Antoine, 52, of Greensboro, N.C. and formally of New Orleans, passed away on Feb. 16, 2012 at Moses Cone Hospital after battling a long illness.
Danny Marvin Antoine, 52, of Greensboro, N.C. and formally of New Orleans, passed away on Feb. 16, 2012 at Moses Cone Hospital after battling a long illness.
Harold Ray Falgout Jr.
Harold Ray Falgout Jr., 68, a native of Luling and resident of Osyka, Miss., was entrusted to God’s loving care on March 5, 2012 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, Miss.
Harold Ray Falgout Jr., 68, a native of Luling and resident of Osyka, Miss., was entrusted to God’s loving care on March 5, 2012 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, Miss.
Roberta Bellamy Wasdin
Roberta Bellamy Wasdin, 79, passed away on March 1, 2012. She was a native of Scott County, Va. and resident of Hahnville.
Roberta Bellamy Wasdin, 79, passed away on March 1, 2012. She was a native of Scott County, Va. and resident of Hahnville.
Judith Granier Borne
Judith Granier Borne, 69, passed away on March 3, 2012 while surrounded by her family.
Judith Granier Borne, 69, passed away on March 3, 2012 while surrounded by her family.
James Rowland McWilliams
James Rowland McWilliams, 80, passed away on March 3, 2012. He was a native of El Dorado, Ariz. and a longtime resident of Luling.
James Rowland McWilliams, 80, passed away on March 3, 2012. He was a native of El Dorado, Ariz. and a longtime resident of Luling.
