Crime
Burglars target unlocked cars on West Bank
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne is reminding residents once again to lock their vehicles after a spurt of burglaries last week. […]
Month: March 2012
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 3-15-2012
Suspects are innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Arrests •Oshton Dounseroux, 22, of 3228 Leonidas St. in New Orleans, was arrested on March 6 and charged with 2nd degree battery. •A 29-year-old […]
Crime
IRS warns seniors to be wary of federal tax refund scam
The Internal Revenue Service is warning senior citizens and other taxpayers to beware of an emerging federal tax refund scam tempting victims to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds. […]
Columns
Can public agencies legally hire lobbyists?
According to a story in the Times-Picayune, the Port of South Louisiana is hiring two lobbyists for its staff. See story here.
Columns
Boss Jindal vs. state workers
Martha Manuel is not the first political appointee to be fired for criticizing a governor’s policies. Bobby Jindal is not the first governor to be unpopular with state workers. […]
Columns
Stockman takes the Fed to the woodshed
It is the scariest thing I have read in a long time. Unfortunately, it is hard to argue with much of the message it contains. […]
Opinions & Responses
Presidential candidates turn focus to Louisiana
It seems that Louisiana may have a shot after all in determining who will be Republican nominee for President and thus get a chance to become leader of the world’s greatest democracy. […]
Lifestyles
Local teens win $9,000 prize in statewide social media competition
Four senior team members at the Satellite Center are helping the Louisiana tourism industry promote the state’s bicentennial celebrations this year. […]
Lifestyles
Bills would make it easier for parish students to leave district
School Board members and district administration are very worried about legislation that could change school districts across Louisiana, including St. Charles. […]