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They only have themselves to oppose
September 16, 2011 at 9:31 am
By John Maginnis, LaPolitics.com

Candidate choices a win for democracy
September 16, 2011 at 9:30 am
While there were few surprises in early election qualifying, there was a stunner minutes before it ended when Councilman Billy Raymond threw his hat into the ring for parish president.

America’s workforce deserves better
September 09, 2011 at 9:23 am
Once again, Labor Day approaches. For the third consecutive year, it is a time of considerable anxiety for America's workforce. Wages are stagnant while prices for basic commodities are rising. Housing values are depressed.

Senator NOT running for governor
September 09, 2011 at 9:23 am
Today, State Senator Rob Marionneaux broke his silence and announced that he is NOT running for governor of Louisiana.
While we weren’t told what else Marionneaux is NOT going to do, his announcement has brought pressure on me to announce what I am NOT going to do.

What’s in it for David Vitter?
September 09, 2011 at 9:22 am
By John Maginnis, LaPolitics.com

Time to start making up our minds
September 09, 2011 at 9:21 am
Not only do we have to be prepared for hurricanes this fall, here in Louisiana we have to be prepared for elections.

Critics attack congressmen
September 09, 2011 at 9:17 am
Congressman Eric Cantor of Virginia received some violent criticism the other day when he claimed that any money spent by the federal government in recovery from Hurricane Irene should be offset by cuts elsewhere in the budget.

Some parish voters will have new districts
September 02, 2011 at 9:28 am
By Renee Simpson

EPA’s new air rule is harmful, scary
September 02, 2011 at 9:26 am
When I was a kid, there was a personable little cartoon character named Casper the Friendly Ghost. He was harmless, likeable, and not at all scary once you got to know him.

School teacher as good a foe as any
September 02, 2011 at 9:25 am
By John Maginnis, LaPolitics.com

Coastal future can still look bright
September 02, 2011 at 9:23 am
After visiting Grand Isle this past week, it’s obvious there are abundant crabs and edible fish along the shoreline. Much like it was before BP struck its oily blow last year.

Irene reminds us to get prepared
September 02, 2011 at 9:22 am
So far this week, we have said “Good Night Irene” and remembered the most destructive hurricane ever that struck our coast six years ago, Monday. And we can breathe a sigh of relief that Irene didn’t come this way and, after a difficult struggle, we did survive Katrina.

Mr. Norman Wigle is seated near his great granddaughter Racine Landry with his chantilly birthday cake waiting to be cut. Standing from left are granddaughters Ann Nolan and Diane Landry and great granddaughter Davlyn Nolan. Ole Man Wigle becomes a centenarian
August 26, 2011 at 2:15 pm
When one reaches 100 years of age, it’s time to celebrate.

Good news/bad news of downgraded credit rating
August 26, 2011 at 9:09 am
The bad news is the U.S. credit rating was recently downgraded by Standard and Poor’s. In essence, that rating agency said the soundness of our government’s finances is more risky than that of nations like England, France, Canada and Australia.

Program makes victims twice over
August 26, 2011 at 9:08 am
By John Maginnis, LaPolitics.com

Football season kicks off in St. Charles
August 26, 2011 at 9:07 am
It may not seem like football season due to the sweltering heat, but players at both Hahnville and Destrehan high schools will strap on their helmets and don their pads for the annual kick off of football in St. Charles - the Ed Reed Jamboree.

Community Ed offers a lot to St. Charles
August 19, 2011 at 9:42 am
Education in St. Charles Parish is not just about teaching young people the ABCs and the complexities of physics. There’s a lot of practical stuff that can help people of all ages improve their lifestyles.

Economically, nation is running on empty
August 12, 2011 at 9:16 am
I don’t know where I’m running now,
I’m just running on
Running on-running on empty Running on-running blind Running on-running into the sun
But I’m running behind.







Sports

Popular trout fishing location being removed
Popular trout fishing location being removed
The Pickets are hallowed ground in the Houma trout-fishing world. If you fish out...
St. Amant stuns No. 2 Destrehan, 6-2
St. Amant stuns No. 2 Destrehan, 6-2
Baseball is a sport that is known for streaks. Sometimes everything moves in slow...
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Trio charged with arson in 3 Montz fires
Trio charged with arson in 3 Montz fires
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Two juveniles and a 25-year-old man have been arrested in connection with two separate Friday fires in Montz – one of which destroyed a home.