Editorial
State’s GOP nomination far from democratic
Regardless of the results from Florida, the three main Republican presidential contenders say they are in it for the long haul. […]
Month: February 2012
Allen Lottinger
‘The Artist’ brings back memories of the past
This writer heard a radio talk show host ask the question recently if anyone read newspapers anymore. […]
Our View
Are vouchers a good choice
Gov. Bobby Jindal wants vouchers to private schools to play a bigger role in providing education to our school age kids. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 2-2-2012
Arrests •Ebony M. Simms, 28, of 208 Meadows Drive in Destrehan, was arrested on Jan. 24 and charged with possession of hydrocodone, obtaining drugs with false prescription, possession of stolen auto, flight using motor vehicle, […]
Government
Sheriff’s Office christens new fleet facility
A new, 6,000 square-foot automobile maintenance facility will be used by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office for routine maintenance and repairs on the more than 200 vehicles that make up the department’s fleet.
Government
Corps seeks input for historic cemetery plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on Wednesday to seek input on the best way to manage two cemeteries that reside in the Bonnet Carre Spillway but are now grass-covered fields.
News
Catholic Charities helps hundreds through food, counseling services
Hundreds of parishioners are calling out for help, and Catholic Charities has been there to answer them.
Crime
Thefts, burglaries caused crime to spike 5.7 percent in 2011
Due to a large jump in the number of reported burglaries and thefts, crime in St. Charles Parish rose by 5.7 percent in 2011 when compared to 2010, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Business
Crawfish prices fall as supply rises
Even though some experts predicted that drought conditions last year would limit the availability of crawfish early in the season, local seafood dealers say that supply has been exceeding demand in St. Charles Parish.