Columns
Good news/bad news of downgraded credit rating
The bad news is the U.S. credit rating was recently downgraded by Standard and Poor’s. […]
Month: August 2011
Columns
Program makes victims twice over
A federally financed grant program, beset with delays, disorganization, claims of unfairness and, ultimately, allegations of graft directed at a state official might sound like the bad old days. But the problems and scandal surrounding the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program lie squarely at the feet of the Jindal administration, which is scrambling to contain the damage and to fix what’s gone awry. […]
Opinions & Responses
Football season kicks off in St. Charles
It may not seem like football season due to the sweltering heat, but players at both Hahnville and Destrehan high schools will strap on their helmets and don their pads for the annual kick off of football in St. Charles – the Ed Reed Jamboree. […]
Obituaries
Lucille “Cile” Vitrano Falgout
Lucille “Cile” Vitrano Falgout, widow of Lawrence J. Falgout, passed away on Aug. 5, 2011 at Pointe Coupee Healthcare. […]
Obituaries
Junious “Pop Poochie” Lawrence
Junious “Pop Poochie” Lawrence, 54, departed this earthly life on Aug. 15, 2011 at Canon Hospital of Metairie. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 8-25-2011
Sheriff’s Reports 8-25-2011 […]
Crime
Parish employee charged with theft from clerk’s office
An employee in the St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court’s office was arrested last week and charged with stealing more than $600 and falsifying records, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Lifestyles
More teachers leave LES
Luling Elementary had more than three times as many certificated employees leave the school last year than any other elementary school in the district.
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Government
Former councilman seeks state rep post
A second East Bank resident has joined the race for the soon-to-be-vacant District 56 seat in the Louisiana State House of Representatives.
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