Columns
State retirement system remains broken
In the early weeks leading up to the 2012 Legislative Session, state lawmakers were inundated with phone calls and correspondence regarding Governor Jindal’s education reform initiative. […]
Month: June 2012
Allen Lottinger
Hurricane season has its advantages
Just this past weekend, this writer was at Grand Isle, sitting on the beach in the sunshine and reading a book. It was slightly windy and the waves were tumbling in.
Government
More diversions may be coming our way
There was good news at the State of the Coast conference on Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts this week in New Orleans. According to Garret Graves, chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, our state hopes to launch a new diversion of Mississippi River water and sediment into the Barataria Basin to build up the wetlands. […]
Obituaries
Kase Alan Friloux
Kase Alan Friloux, 3, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012 in Houma.
Obituaries
Robert Edward Ciuzio Jr.
Robert Edward Ciuzio Jr., 59, of Norco, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, at Northridge Care Center.
Obituaries
Edward A. “Baloosey” Schmill, Sr.
Edward A. “Baloosey” Schmill, Sr., 93, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. in Thibodaux.
Obituaries
Jean Marie Louviere Cambre
Jean Marie Louviere Cambre peacefully entered eternal rest at her residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 10.
Crime
Sheriff’s Report 6-29-2012
Arrests •Coronji K. Calhoun, 21, of 850 Easy St. in New Sarpy, was arrested on June 18 and charged with aggravated battery. •Janet R. Neumire, 51, of 224 Riverwood Drive in St. Rose, was arrested […]
Crime
Police: Naked man takes towel for walk in Luling
A 40-year-old Arkansas man, who police say was intoxicated, was seen walking around in Luling near River Road wearing only a towel, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.