Columns
Redistricting cause for concern
I spend a lot of hours this time of year traveling around the state doing legislative issues conferences in conjunction with local chambers of commerce.
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Month: April 2011
Allen Lottinger
All of a sudden, oil is needed
Evidently Pres. Barack Obama got some bad advice when he said he wanted to reduce the production of oil in this country. […]
Government
Dump truck traffic is taking over roads
As if you didn’t know, dump trucks have been overloading the highways of St. Charles Parish in recent months.
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Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 4-7-2011
Arrests •Danielle M. Holmes, 28, of 40 Carriage Lane in Destrehan, was arrested on March 24 and charged with possession of a stolen auto over $500. •Frances N. Boudreaux, 54, of 201 Matherne in Des […]
Crime
Police: Man busts into home, beats 37-year-old
A 48-year-old LaPlace man has been arrested after authorities say he broke into the Norco home of his ex-girlfriend and assaulted another man in the residence. […]
Government
Officials look at Ama highway to take pressure off Barton
It is still more than three years away, but the chances appear good for a new highway that would connect Highway 90 and River Road in Ama, according to the Regional Planning Commission.
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Government
Parish gets facelift with unveiling of sheriff’s complex, DMV
St. Charles Parish received a facelift last week with the official unveiling of the new Sheriff’s Office complex and the ribbon cutting of a stand-alone Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Crime
2 indicted in St. Rose murder
Two Hahnville residents have been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the arson death of an 88-year-old St. Rose woman. […]
Crime
Secretary charged with theft of $147,000 from Lions Club
A 54-year-old Des Allemands woman was arrested after investigators say she stole $147,000 from the Luling/Boutte Lions Club while working as the organization’s secretary.
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