Emergency Info
Early morning wreck holds up traffic for hours
A two-vehicle wreck occurred on Highway 90 early this morning after a Chevrolet Suburban appeared to U-Turn directly into a garbage truck, according to witness reports. […]
Month: August 2008
Lifestyles
Hahnville lawyer ‘Reaches Out’ to America to help more than a thousand Hurricane Katrina victims
Three years ago, Hurricane Katrina dismantled lives all across New Orleans. Millions were forced to evacuate and most people still haven’t recovered from the deadliest storm in United States History. […]
Events & Announcements
Ed Reed River Parish Jamboree Moved to Thursday, Aug. 28
The Ed Reed River Parish Jamboree hosted by the Hahnville High School Fighting Tigers has been moved to Thursday, Aug. 28. […]
Columns
STATE GOVERNMENTS ARE DROWNING IN RED INK
Compared to many states, Louisiana is rolling in the dough at the moment. While uncommonly high oil and gas prices are swelling the coffers of the Bayou State, other states are up against the wall trying to balance their budgets. […]
Government
Lots of risk involved in hiring lobbyist
St. Charles Parish President V. J. St Pierre has asked the council to approve his decision to hire a lobbyist to secure funds for parish projects. It’s an idea that’s never been tried before in the parish. […]
Allen Lottinger
Just what changes does Obama want?
Without trying to upstage Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama just before he delivers his acceptance speech, we wonder just what kind of changes he will pursue? […]
Business
Lack of produce forces West Bank market to close temporarily
Organizers of the German Coast Farmer’s Market have been forced to temporarily close shop at their West Bank market due to inclement weather conditions and lack of fall produce. […]
Business
Insurance cost makes River Parishes a tough sell for employers
While 32.8 percent of the residents that live in St. Charles work inside the parish, employers in the River Parishes have difficulty recruiting personnel from outside the region, according to a recent labor market analysis for the area.
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Events & Announcements
Free Alpha course at Boutte church
BOUTTE – Boutte Assembly of God will begin the alpha course on Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Boutte Christian Academy.
This 10-week practical introduction to the Christian faith offers answers to some key questions.
Each weekly session begins with an informal dinner, followed by a large-group learning time, and ends with small-group discussion.
To learn more about the course or to make reservation, call
the church at 985-785-2413 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
An Alpha dinner will be held on Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner and course are free.
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Football
Tigers, Wildcats go through one final tune-up
The Tigers and the Wildcats will take to the field on Aug. 28 when both teams take part in a four-squad jamboree at the Hahnville High School stadium. […]
Football
LSU – climbing back up college football’s tall mountaintop
Last year at this time I, along with a host of other college football analysts, picked the LSU Tigers to win the 2007 BCS National Championship. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Herald-Guide Outdoor Report with Bruce McDonald 8-27-2008
Red fish are in the local lakes and the passes. Speckle trout are piled-up along the coast and schooling up over the inland reefs. Bass, bream and sac-au-lait are active as the summer time winds down. […]
