Government
Spillway to open today
Heavy rain in the Mississippi Valley is prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to open the Bonnet Carré Spillway on Friday, April 11 at noon for the first time in 11 years. […]
Year: 2008
Government
State appointees need to work with assessors
To the editor:
Assessors did indeed endorse Bobby Jindal for governor. Many assessors, hopefully, will influence the new governor to appoint Tax Commission members and Board of Commerce and Industry members who will work with the assessors rather than shift the tax burden to small businesses and homeowners. […]
Government
Ethics reform long overdue
Louisiana will become a national model for ethics in government, overcoming our past to lead the country in transparency. […]
Columns
A workforce development system that can work
When Governor Jindal addressed the Louisiana Legislature on March 31, he made it very clear that workforce development will be the primary focus of his administration during this session. […]
Allen Lottinger
Riverfront can serve public as well as commerce
It is unfortunate that with the many pleasures the people of New Orleans have enjoyed these many years, living along the river was not one of them. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 4-8-2008
Arrests
•Erica D. Johnson, 24, of 620 Mockingbird Lane in St. Rose was arrested on March 28 and charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of stolen property. […]
Crime
Dangerous man caught in Destrehan
A man that was wanted by Crimestoppers for two counts of attempted first degree murder, attempted armed robbery and aggravated burglary in Jefferson Parish was arrested in Destrehan on April 6. […]
Business
Residents do their part to help parish attract businesses
Many St. Charles Parish residents may have been surprised when they were stopped after coming out of local businesses last weekend and asked questions about their work history and current skills. […]
Events & Announcements
Famous writer headed to parish
The St. Charles Parish School System is showing their appreciation for their employees in a big way by bringing in Erin Gruwell, who was portrayed in the movie “Freedom Writers,” as a guest speaker. […]