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	International transportation center could take flight next year September 06, 2006 at 12:26 pm The Louisiana Airport Authority board recently approved a resolution that allows the LAA and the Canadian Commercial Corporation to continue the project review of the Louisiana Transportation Center in an effort to speed up the building process.

	Sheriff’s crime alerts a success September 06, 2006 at 12:22 pm Sheriff Greg Champagne reports that his crime alert project has had a great response, especially within the past couple of weeks.

	Dynamite blasts send shock waves through Mimosa, Willowdale and Willowridge September 06, 2006 at 12:18 pm On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, sonic booms heard every five minutes had residents of Willowdale, Willowridge and Mimosa subdivisions calling the parish office to find out what was happening.

	Council to consider extra tax for delinquent property owners on Sept. 18 September 06, 2006 at 12:15 pm On Sept. 5, the parish council introduced an ordinance that if approved will create an additional tax on the tax bills for property owners that are delinquent in paying outstanding invoices for the removal of weeds and grass maintenance not in compliance with the parish code.

	Dangerous superbug on the rampage in St.Charles September 06, 2006 at 12:09 pm A dangerous strain of a superbug that can be caught as easily as getting a mosquito bite is sweeping through St. Charles Parish.

	Sheriff's Reports August 30, 2006 at 4:40 pm Arrests •Gregory Brown, 47, of 162 Diamond Rd., Norco was arrested on Aug. 23 on Apple St., Norco, and charged with possession of a schedule two controlled dangerous substance to wit crack cocaine, possession of marijuana and speeding. The above subject was stopped for speeding and further investigation revealed the subject to be in possession of crack cocaine and marijuana.

	Obituaries August 30, 2006 at 4:36 pm WILLIAMS Hester “Tut” Lorraine Williams on Sat. Aug. 19, 2006 at Canon Hospice, Jefferson, La. Daughter of the late Lottie and Cornelius Williams. Sister of the late Mildred Williams, Clarence Howard and James Bush Williams. Aunt of Clarence Williams of Des Allemands, Leroy Terrell Williams of Atlanta, Ga., Veronica James Green and Rosa Bell Smith all of Bakersfield, Ca. Also survived by five great nieces, five great nephews, two great great nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. Age 74 years. A native and resident of Des Allemands. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of the Antioch Baptist Church and all neighboring churches were invited to attend the funeral service at Antioch Baptist Church, 16461 Old Spanish Trail, Des Allemands on Sat. Aug. 26, 2006 at 10 a.m. Rev. Mitchell Bolden, Pastor, officiating. Interment Shell Mound Cemetery, Des Allemands. Visitation at the above named church was from 9 a.m. until service started. Serviced by Robottom.

	Citizens complain about house in Mimosa August 30, 2006 at 4:30 pm Many citizens are becoming concerned with the occurrence of blighted property and lots that are located within St. Charles Parish because of the negative attention it draws to otherwise unblemished subdivisions and neighborhoods.

	Real Estate Transactions August 30, 2006 at 4:23 pm Des Allemands •2801 Highway 306, Des Allemands for $240,000 from Mr. and Mrs. James J. Daigle to CS Ventures Inc D/B/A Jims on July 14

	HHS Touchdown Club Meeting August 30, 2006 at 4:21 pm The HHS Touchdown Club will hold it's weekly meeting on Tues. Sept. 5 in the HHS school cafeteria.

	Free course offered August 30, 2006 at 4:20 pm The Boutte Assembly of God Church in Boutte will offer an Alpha course this fall.

	Officer to hold book signing August 30, 2006 at 4:19 pm Author Patrick Yoes will be signing copies of his book “Chest Deep & Rising” at the German Coast Farmers Market on Wed., Sept. 13, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sat., Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to noon.

	Senior athletes invited to compete August 30, 2006 at 4:18 pm All citizens 50 years and older are invited to a table tennis and pickle ball tournament.

	Family and youth services begins self-esteem group August 30, 2006 at 4:16 pm Second-Step is a life skills group for girls ages 13-17. The goal of this program is to increase self-esteem, confidence and manage emotions.

	DHS counselors will hold parent nights August 30, 2006 at 4:12 pm Come join the Desterhan High School counselors on parent nights!

	Nutcracker auditions set for Sept. 9 August 30, 2006 at 4:07 pm River Region Ballet is hosting auditions for the 2006-2007 season and the upcoming productions of "The Nutcracker" on Sat., Sept. 9.

	It's a girl! August 30, 2006 at 4:04 pm Angelle Madere and Brandon Sassin of River Ridge announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylyn Elizabeth Sassin on July 2 at Tulane Lakeside Hospital. She weighed 6 lb. 15 oz. and measured 19 3/4'', and was born at 7:28 p.m.

	GCMC gets rid of mosquitos August 30, 2006 at 3:59 pm Tired of slapping mosquitos every time you go in your back yard? One area business has an answer to the problem.

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