Columns
The $1.25 billion question
When Governor Jindal was campaigning last fall, he was openly critical of former Governor Blanco’s use of non-recurring revenue to perpetuate $800 million of spending in the current (FY 07/08) budget. […]
Year: 2008
Allen Lottinger
What to do with big Charity?
New Orleans area has been very successful in making use of old buildings. In fact, it’s against the law to bulldoze or tamper too much with a building that is historic in any way. […]
Government
Council not expected to agree on everything
It’s been officially 100 days since the new council members and parish president took office in St. Charles Parish. […]
Lifestyles
Program ‘links’ academics with virtue to improve character
Developing a child’s character is an important part of their upbringing and usually determines how successful that child becomes later in life. […]
Government
Bus transit system delayed
The developers of a bus transit system that would provide much needed transportation both around the parish and even into New Orleans hope to present their proposal to the River Parishes Transit Authority on June 4. […]
Baseball
Ragin’ Cajuns place in three consecutive tournaments
The Ragin Cajuns, a 12-year-old AA baseball team from St. Charles Parish, has placed in their last three tournaments. […]
Football
NFL special teams coach speaks at SCB sports banquet
St. Charles Borromeo School in Destrehan held an annual sports banquet honoring 94 of their athletes. […]
Sports
DHS’ Charlie Jones named High School All-American
Charlie Jones, a 2008 graduate of Destrehan High School has been named a High School All-American by the The National High School Tennis All-American Foundation. Jones is the first Louisiana player ever to receive this recognition. […]
Lifestyles
Writer’s nook
Romance novelist Farrah Roybiskie continues to follow her dream of writing by edging the ladder of success with the debut of her second novel Release Me. […]