Football
HHS pounds St. James on the ground, falters in the passing game
The Hahnville Tigers relied on an aggressive rushing attack to lay a lopsided victory on St. James in the Ed Reed River Parishes Jamboree. […]
Month: August 2013
Lifestyles
Engagement: Manning-Duplantis
Carla Manning and Tom Manning, of Magnolia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Nicole Manning, of Ruston, to Nathan David Duplantis, also of Ruston. Nathan is the son of Craig and Paula Duplantis, of Luling. […]
Lifestyles
Destrehan man found inspiration to join seminary from boyhood priest
As a young boy, Destrehan-native Jared Rodrigue’s family was close with Father John Phuc, who was a pastor at St. Charles Borromeo Church. […]
Football
Destrehan rolls over Lutcher, 35-13
Destrehan quarterback Donovan Isom connected with receiver Kurk Merritt on touchdown passes of 39 and 60 yards to help the Wildcats cruise past Lutcher 35-13 in the Ed Reed River Parishes Jamboree. […]
Columns
More privacy intrusions unearthed
Every day seems to unearth more claims of unwarranted privacy intrusions upon private citizens by the National Security Administration (NSA) and the myriad other agencies and contractors that comprise its national security apparatus. Almost as soon as President Obama, members of his administration and key members of Congress deny claims of privacy violations, more evidence appears challenging the veracity of those statements. […]
Columns
Politics finally catch up with Seafood Board
By Jeremy Alfrod and John Maginnis
Last week saw Ewell Smith resign as executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board after 13 years of service. And despite the lengthy reign, it was really only the last two years that did him in, thanks in large part to coastal lawmakers. […]
Government
St. Charles not a dangerous place to live
When the value of property goes down, so should the property taxes. That is what the people are paying for – the right to own property at their respective values. […]
Obituaries
Heloise Hymel Becnel
Heloise Hymel Becnel, 96, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Metairie. […]
Obituaries
Irene Marie Lashbrook
Irene Marie Lashbrook, 85, of Rockville, Texas, died Thursday, Aug. 22 in Union Hospital in Clinton, Texas. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Report 8-29-2013
•Charles Calais, 59, of 108 Oak Manor Lane in St. Rose, was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with aggravated battery. […]
Government
Does St. Charles need a paid fire department?
When Parish President V.J. St. Pierre first took office in 2008, he requested that the parish’s nine volunteer fire departments study the potential of transitioning from volunteer firefighters to a paid department. […]
Government
Some properties lose 30 percent of value in new assessment
During a break from an otherwise rainy day, Robert Taylor opened the mailbox in front of his home on Bayou Estates Drive in Bayou Gauche and pulled out a piece of mail containing his new flood insurance policy. […]
