Columns
Main science driving health debate is political
The popular 19th century English nobleman, Lord Acton, is perhaps best remembered for the statement: “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” […]
Month: October 2009
Government
Ferry farewell
It used to be a relaxing interlude as we parked our car on the Luling-Destrehan ferry, got out and leaned over the railing to survey the flowing waters of the great Mississippi River. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 10-18-2009
Sheriff’s Reports […]
Health
What you need to know about vaccines
Do U.S. flu vaccines use adjuvants?
No, at least not in the initial doses. […]
Health
Study: Half of swine flu patients otherwise healthy
The largest U.S. analysis of hospitalized adult swine flu patients has found almost half were healthy people who did not have asthma or any other chronic illnesses before they got sick. […]
Events & Announcements
SCP Girl Scouts invited to Trail Day
NEW ORLEANS – St. Charles Parish Girl Scouts are invited to discover the historic city of New Orleans by participating in Girl Scouts’ Heritage Trail Day on Sunday, Oct. 18 in the heart of the city, the French Quarter.
The walking tours include a program guide and map with detailed listings of what can be seen and completed at various stops along the way. Many of the participating museums and businesses will have special projects or presentations specifically designed for Girl Scouts.
A Heritage Trail commemorative patch is included as part of the $3 registration fee. To register for this event, call 504-733-8220 or visit gsle.org.
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Football
Hahnville destroys Destrehan 48-10
The Hahnville Tigers didn’t just end Destrehan’s four-game win streak, they threw the streak to the ground and stomped all over it. […]
Events & Announcements
Fall garden show in N.O. Oct. 17-18
NEW ORLEANS – The 2009 Fall Garden Show will be held at City Park botanical garden Oct. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. […]
Events & Announcements
Learn how to save energy Oct. 16
NEW SARPY – The St. Charles Parish Department of Community Services will present a household energy conservation workshop at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16 at the Arterbury Building, 14565 River Road. […]