Allen Lottinger
Would-be governors lie in wait
The word is out – Gov. Bobby Jindal will run for a third term. So watch out, Dardene, Vitter and Kennedy. […]
Year: 2011
Obituaries
James J. “Bud” Sandolph
James J. Sandolph “Bud,” 51, passed away on Nov. 3, 2011 at his home in Boutte. […]
Obituaries
Henry “Hank” Gomez Jr.
Henry Gomez Jr., 87, died peacefully on Oct. 31, 2011. He was born and raised in Luling. […]
Obituaries
Marie Anne Ory Dupont
Her Heavenly Father called Marie Anne Ory Dupont, 29, home on Oct. 23, 2011. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 11-17-2011
Suspects are innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Arrests •Travis Justice, 32, of 136 Dufrene Lane in Des Allemands, was arrested on Nov. 10 and charged with simple burglary (2 cts.), resisting […]
Government
Western Tie-in to tie up Hwy. 90 traffic for 5 months
Already faced with increased dump truck traffic on Highway 90, residents traveling on the highway will be forced through single-lane detours on both sides of the road for around five months early next year, according to Corps of Engineers spokesman Jeff Williams. […]
News
Despite rumors, Shriners’ soccer fields not for sale
Local soccer players are very familiar with the large lot next to the Jerusalem Shrine Center in Destrehan that has been used for youth sports programs for more than 15 years. […]
News
Final bike path phase links St. Charles with Jefferson, St. John
Eight years after the first phase started construction, a final phase of the East Bank Multi-Use Mississippi Levee Path in St. Charles is set to link Jefferson and St. John the Baptist parishes. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Pier 90 launch forced to close during remainder of duck season
Pier 90’s boat launch has been forced to close during the remainder of duck season due to ongoing work on the Western Tie-In, which is designed to connect hurricane protection levees in West Jefferson with the Mississippi River levees in St. Charles Parish. […]