Allen Lottinger
Ex-governors get together on education
Four of our five living ex-governors got together the other day to express dismay over our present governor’s intention to cut spending on higher education. […]
Month: June 2009
Government
Parish yearly report coming to mailbox near you
Earlier in the year, the parish compiled interesting facts and information about St. Charles in order to “sell” the area to representatives in Washington, D.C. Now, they are taking a similar approach when it comes to residents. […]
Crime
Officer shoots dog
A 78-year-old Luling woman said that she was forced into her home by a neighbor’s loose dog, which led to the 2-year-old pit-bull mixed breed getting shot in the face by a St. Charles Parish sheriff’s deputy. […]
Events & Announcements
‘Lil’ Abner’ on stage this month
DESTREHAN – Don’t miss the River Region Drama Guild’s four performances of the group’s summer musical “Lil’ Abner” to be presented on June 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Destrehan High School auditorium located at 1 Wildcat Lane. […]
Events & Announcements
Hunter education summer classes
KILLONA – The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office will give hunter education classes on the dates listed below at the sheriff’s firing range in Killona. […]
Events & Announcements
Columbine survivor to address Nicholls
THIBODAUX – Craig Scott, a survivor of the Columbine High School massacre that left 15 dead and more than 20 wounded, will serve as keynote speaker at the Louisiana Girls’ Leadership Academy – a program conducted at Nicholls State University for girls entering the eighth through eleventh grades.
The public is invited to hear Scott’s address at the closing reception on Thursday, June 18, in the commons area of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union. The reception will begin at 3:30 p.m. with light refreshments, followed by an address by Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert, university president. At 4:45 p.m., academy participants will present various service projects, followed by Scott’s address, slated for 5:45 p.m.
Admission to the closing reception is $15 per person. For tickets, call (985) 448-4770 by Tuesday, June 16.
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Sports
Desty Darling Kiddie Kamp
The Destrehan High School Desty Darlings dance team held their annual summer Kiddie Kamp June 1 through 5 in the school’s auditorium. […]
Softball
All-Star 10U girls take first in West Side tournament
The St. Charles Parish All-Star 10U girls took first place in the “West Side All-Star Warm-up Tournament” in Brusly on June 13 and 14. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Outdoor Report 6-17-2009
A new geotube levee is being built along the eastern 6 1/2 miles of beachfront at Grand Isle by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It will replace the levee that was almost entirely destroyed by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. […]