Spirit Weekly
Mother knows best
I want you to imagine for a moment that you are the mother or father of a young child who you love so very much. Some of you may actually be in this role right now, or have been in the past. […]
Year: 2006
Letter to the Editor
Patio lots not all that bad, if handled correctly
Our local volunteer fire departments have every right to be concerned about the current Patio Lots proposal.Our good firefighters like Larry Cachran and others like him are only concerned about the public safety and not themselves. […]
Columns
Getting the job done
With the anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita fast approaching, broadcasters and news reporters across the country are scurrying for stories. […]
Allen Lottinger
At last, the Huey will become safer
It was a great day in the 1930s when the Huey P. Long Bridge was opened. […]
Opinions & Responses
August 29 is a date to remember
Next Tuesday is an important anniversary date in South Louisiana. Not one on which we want to celebrate a great accomplishment. […]
School
St. Charles Parish Schools unveil new district slogan
If you are a parent or student in St. Charles Parish Public Schools, chances are you have noticed the significant changes to the district’s websites, informational material and the newly issued “InBox” packets given to students for parents on the first day of school, all of which are embossed with the same new slogan, “You and I…We are St. Charles Parish Schools”. […]
Columns
St. Charles could ‘disproportionately gain’ from hurricane diaspora
BATON ROUGE — By now, most folks in south Louisiana have seen the maps. They’re generated by government agencies, private groups and newspapers, and usually include clusters of dots or circles depicting where hurricane evacuees are now located. […]
Crime
Norco woman robbed
A 30-year-old Norco woman was robbed Aug. 16 while retrieving belongings out of her vehicle at 41 Barreca St., Norco. […]
Government
Dow invities U.S. Representative to luncheon
On Aug. 18 the St. Charles Operations site for Dow Chemical hosted a noon meeting featuring commentary by 3rd District U.S. Representative Charlie Melancon.
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