Allen Lottinger
Charity Hospital questions remain
Many people are still convinced that Big Charity in New Orleans should be saved and restored to use as a Charity Hospital and LSU teaching facility. […]
Month: March 2009
Columns
Louisiana: The energy-less state
President Obama’s recently released budget details two things: where the Administration wishes to go and how it will pay for it. […]
Obituaries
Robert Hulon Boggan
Robert Hulon Boggan passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 7:56 a.m. at St. Charles Hospital in Luling. Age 75. […]
Obituaries
Jacque Anthony Griffin
Jacque Anthony Griffin, 19, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009. […]
Government
Parish has received over $3.6 million in CDBG funds since ‘82
The St. Charles Parish Council and parish president have proclaimed April 12 through April 18 as National Community Development Week. […]
News
Voters get first chance to decide fate of new ER on March 21
This weekend, voters will get the first chance to decide whether or not St. Charles Parish Hospital will be able to borrow $11.5 million to refinance existing bonds and construct a new building to house an expanded emergency department. […]
News
Parish, schools collect nearly $79 million in ’08
Together, St. Charles Parish and the public school system collected nearly $79 million in sales tax in 2008, an increase of a little more than $5 million from the previous year. […]
Lifestyles
Des Allemands man catches own crawfish to save money
On an overcast Sunday morning, Perry Shifflett of Des Allemands prepared nearly 75 pounds of crawfish, complete with all the trimmings, for family and friends. […]
News
Wetland park envisioned as one-stop spot for family fun
Five years ago, St. Charles Parish set aside 28 acres in the LaBranche Wetlands and christened the area Wetland Watchers Park. […]