Lifestyles
Developer plans to build affordable housing in Ama
A developer is waiting for a moratorium to be lifted in Ama this August so he can begin building affordable homes.
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Month: March 2008
Business
Students meet virtual employers
ITT Technical Institute in St. Rose hosted career day and students had an opportunity to interact with 28 prospective employers and three virtual companies. Students were able to fill out applications and learn about the company’s history through the virtual employers that attended.
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News
Design already in place for park in Willowridge, Lakewood
There are many places for kids to play in St. Charles Parish, but the Luling subdivisions of Lakewood and Willowridge aren’t one of them, even though both subdivisions have a very healthy population of school-aged children.
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Crime
Armed robbers wait around for deputies
A Boutte resident was struck with a weapon several times during a home invasion in which men ransacked her home searching for money. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 3-4-2008
Arrests
•Jason Hill, 28, of 245 Boutte Estates Dr. in Boutte was arrested on Feb. 23 and charged with aggravated burglary. […]
Columns
William F. Buckley
The founder of the modern conservative movement in America, William F. Buckley Jr., recently passed away at his home in Connecticut. […]
Allen Lottinger
Legislature goes back to work next week
Gov. Bobby Jindal won’t let the legislature rest. He is calling them into another special session to start Sunday. […]
Government
Can cable transform deadly highway?
The deadly stretch of Airline Drive in St. Charles Parish where many people have lost their lives was scheduled to be discussed at a meeting yesterday after our deadline. […]
Business
Business ‘Simply Sweet’ for new Boutte bakery
For most businesses, there is a long grace period before the owner or owners begin to see a noticeable return on their investment. […]