Lifestyles
Luling teachers stick up for school
Teachers and School Board members maintain that Luling Elementary offers a quality education, despite the challenges it faces.
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Year: 2010
Events & Announcements
Farmers’ market hosts Thanksgiving event
DESTREHAN – The German Coast Farmers’ Market will host a Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday, Dec. 20 at Ormond Plantation. […]
Government
Councilwoman urges railroad to cut down on wait times
For Councilwoman Carolyn Schexnaydre, the derailment of eight Canadian National train cars in Destrehan in late October was the final straw for the railroad company. […]
Columns
Political ‘Grabowskis’ turn Democrats on heads
Former Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints head coach Mike Ditka had a penchant for smash mouth football.
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Allen Lottinger
Prepare for more partisanship in Washington
Many conferees on bipartisanship in the federal government at a meeting in New Orleans last week at Tulane decided the second half of Pres. Barack Obama’s term will be similar to the first half with Democrats and Republicans sharply at odds with one another. […]
Government
Earmarks should be banned
Suddenly . . . earmarks are claimed to be not such a bad thing. Louisiana’s two U. S. senators have supported them somewhat. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 11-18-2010
Sheriff’s Reports 11-18-2010 […]
Crime
Man charged with ramming ex-girlfriend’s car
A 24-year-old Des Allemands man was arrested after authorities say he followed his ex-girlfriend and rammed the truck he was driving into the back of her car. […]
News
Essential items needed for soldiers
Christmas is the time of the year that most people get to spend spreading cheer and reminiscing with family and friends, but for thousands of soldiers overseas, that is not a possibility. […]