Editorial
Gimmick issues won’t win election
To succeed at getting elected, a candidate needs to stay on message, to respond when attacked and—when there is nothing left to say—to change the subject. […]
Month: July 2012
Columns
Risk is crux of any free enterprise system
One of the things I admire most about business people—particularly small business people—is that they have the courage to take risks. Free market capitalism isn’t for the faint of heart. […]
Government
Drought not helpful in preserving our coast
One would never think this country is in a major drought judging from the amount of rainfall hitting Louisiana in recent weeks. […]
Allen Lottinger
Electoral college is not democratic
Though we live in the world’s greatest democracy, we have some shortcomings in how we elect our President and Vice President. […]
News
Facebook prize goes to Des Allemands woman
Cindy Autin, of Des Allemands, was randomly selected from the Herald-Guide’s list of Facebook friends for the month of July and won a Louisiana Sportsman’s decal.
Business
Tax-free free shopping on Aug. 3-4
On Aug. 3-4, St. Charles will be the only parish in the state that will suspend all sales taxes on most retail purchases.
Lifestyles
School principals will take lead in bullying investigations
This year the Louisiana legislature passed a bill dealing directly with how school systems should handle bullying.
News
Coyotes continue to make meals of parish pets
Several pets have been reported missing in neighborhoods around the parish and Animal Control Director Angie Robert said coyotes are the likely culprit.
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Business
New manager turns focus to improving Fashion’s golf course
When Stacy Francis was a young kid growing up on Hahnville’s Courthouse Lane he was not allowed to play at nearby Fashion Golf & Country Club because of the color of his skin. […]