Lifestyles
Free music cost parents big bucks
Thousands of kids and adults in St. Charles Parish are breaking the law every time they download music using free sites like LimeWire and BearShare. […]
Month: June 2008
Business
Government jobs empty
The St. Charles Parish Public Works Department needs 22 workers to help complete parish projects, but no one is applying for the jobs despite the promise of stability and other benefits packages. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 6-24-2008
Sheriff’s Reports […]
Columns
Is nationalization of industry on the agenda in Washington?
I had to shake my head and refocus my eyes when I read the following words from a news story: “House Democrats responded to President Bush’s call for Congress to lift the moratorium on offshore drilling…. Among other things, the Democrats called for government to own refineries so it could better control the flow of the oil supply.” […]
Allen Lottinger
Big pay raise not what the governor ordered
Term limits created an almost completely new legislature this year. That legislature’s exuberance in wanting to get a big raise right off the bat may create an almost new legislature next time, too. […]
Government
Employment shortage or not?
All over the country, the cries and woes of financial difficulties echo from almost every corner. Rising gas prices, grocery bills, and home foreclosures bring to the forefront news that the economy is in trouble – or is it? […]
Business
Clothing boutique getting parish ready for the ‘runway’
If indulging in the latest clothes and fashion accessories, like trendy handbags and shoes, is at the top of your to-do list, then look no further than Destrehan’s newest boutique, Runway Clothing, Shoes and Accessories. […]
Events & Announcements
Fun-filled summer events at libraries
LULING – The West Regional Library in Luling is planning several summer activities for children this month. […]
Government
Who’s watching who?
The St. Charles Parish government has the authority to view their employee’s email and Internet history because of an agreement those workers signed when they were first hired. […]