Lifestyles
Tackling violence head-on
On a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon, District 1 Councilman Billy Raymond walked through Meadows Drive and talked to residents in the community about various ways to improve the area. […]
Month: July 2008
News
Were fire station’s actions criminal?
An investigation into allegations of misuse of funds at the St. Rose Fire Department is over. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says that his office’s investigation is complete and the police report was submitted to District Attorney Harry Morel’s office three weeks ago. […]
Events & Announcements
Club holds dance in Norco July 20
NORCO – The Oldies But Goodies Dance Club will hold a dance on Sunday, July 20 at the Knights of Columbus home in Norco. […]
Events & Announcements
IHOP turns 50 at Zephyrs game
KENNER – In celebration of IHOP Restaurant’s 50th birthday, the IHOP Discover America Road Tour is crossing the nation to celebrate two American classics – pancakes and baseball. […]
Events & Announcements
Library offers free ACT practice test
LULING – St. Charles Parish Library invites teens to attend a free ACT practice test at West Regional Library Saturday, July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]
Events & Announcements
Banquet held to benefit scholarship
BOUTTE – The annual D.R.E.A.M. Inc. banquet, held in honor of Don Raymond – a former Hahnville High School student, will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Glen Dorsey Multi-Purpose Building located at 13665 Old Spanish Trail in Boutte. […]
Events & Announcements
AgCenter hosts citrus workshop
LULING – Local residents interested in learning more about citrus greening disease including proper identification, treatments and sampling of the Asian citrus psyllid can attend the workshop. […]
Events & Announcements
Register to vote, learn how to use new machines at parish post offices
Next week is Voter Education Week, and the Registrar of Voters will conduct registration drives at post offices around the parish. […]
Lifestyles
‘Mama Lou’ – a Shoney’s staple
Every morning at exactly 4 a.m., Louise Bearden, affectionately called ‘Mama Lou’ by most visitors who come to dine at the Shoney’s in Boutte, comes to work with a smile on her face, ready to wait tables. […]