Editorial
Education leaders need to step up
As always this time of year, hopes and expectations are high for two-thirds of a million students returning to public schools. […]
Month: August 2011
Allen Lottinger
Edwards could be effective ex-governor
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards made a big statement last week. […]
Opinions & Responses
Huey expansion will benefit West Bank
While riding across the Huey Long Bridge these days, we wonder why such a big and burdensome enlargement project is underway while the Avondale area which it connects to the city of New Orleans is expected to have such a deep economic depression in the future.
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Obituaries
Sylvia G. Switzer Habisreitinger
Sylvia G. Switzer Habisreitinger, 68, passed away on July 31, 2011 in Destrehan. […]
Obituaries
Alton C. “A.C./Chief” Duhe Sr.
Alton C. “A.C./Chief” Duhe Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 1, 2011. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 8-11-2011
Sheriff’s Reports 8-11-2011 […]
News
No major damage in library water leak
A water leak under the East Regional Library in Destrehan caused the closure of the building all day on Thursday but did not cause any major damage, according to Head Librarian Mary desBordes.
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Business
Sales Tax Holiday shows mixed results
Last weekend’s parishwide sales tax holiday had mixed results for area businesses.
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News
Community reaches out to family after plant explosion
For years, the smiling faces of Warren and Sandra Smith greeted visitors to the German Coast Farmers’ Market, who would come to get their hands on Smith Creamery’s whole, fat-free and chocolate milk, butter and Creole cream cheese.
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