Opinions & Responses
Footballs take to the air in St. Charles Parish
This week offers us a good opportunity to get our minds off hurricanes and politics – – temporarily. […]
Year: 2007
Columns
State should take action against corruption, too
Another part of the legacy of the Blanco Administration was unveiled last week. It is one of corruption. […]
Editorial
Stop targeting underage drinkers
BATON ROUGE — Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., joined by 29 attorneys general nationwide, urged the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to stop alcohol manufacturers from making misleading health-related statements when advertising alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine and other stimulants. […]
Government
Commission ignores Katrina- effect on home property values
Dear Taxpayer:
The Louisiana Tax Commission (LTC) ordered a reassessessment of St. Charles Parish for 2007 because our ratio study was 8.9 percent. A passing grade is 9 percent.
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Columns
Things are heating up in Louisiana politics
Record setting temperatures buffeted Louisiana last week, driving the mercury past the 100 degree mark. But the thermometer wasn’t the only thing heating up in the Bayou State. […]
Allen Lottinger
Local races to start revving up, too
Things have been heated up a long time for the Presidential election which is still more than a year away. And finally, after slow starts, the campaigns for state and local elections which are a scant two months away are getting started. […]
Events & Announcements
What’s Happening 8-22-2007
LULING – Mais Oui wine shop in Luling wants you to drop in on Friday, Aug. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at their Luling location for a free wine-tasting social. […]
News
How to prepare for a flood
If a flood is imminent, you still have time to protect yourself and property. When a flood watch or warning goes into effect, consider taking these last minute steps. […]
Government
Troxler gives best evacuation routes and times for east and west bank
If a mandatory evacuation is ordered this hurricane season, Emergency Operation Center Director Tab Troxler has specific route recommendations for residents of St. Charles Parish. […]