Columns
Is optimism based on wishful thinking?
Last week, the Lege Fiscal Office (“LFO”) reported that it was “cautiously optimistic” that tax revenues for the current fiscal year would come in as anticipated. […]
Year: 2013
Editorial
Tax amnesty money usually laundered by lawmakers
Sources in the Legislature and the Department of Revenue tell LaPolitics.com that this year’s tax amnesty program generated in excess of what was originally budgeted. […]
Government
Mandela was a unique person
The world lost one of its greatest citizens last week when Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 12-12-2013
Arrests •Henry L. James, 43, of 7330 Shybrick St. in New Orleans, was arrested on Dec. 2 and charged with theft over $1,500. •Barbara J. Ridley, 53, of 213 Paula Drive in LaPlace, was arrested […]
Government
Library director steps down after 15 years, feels system will thrive in ‘younger’ hands
After 15 years, Mary desBordes will step down as director of the St. Charles Parish Library system on Dec. 20. As director, desBordes has spearheaded the addition of two new branches, one in Destrehan and another in Paradis. […]
Government
Attorney general closes lid on parish’s free dumpster program
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office recently ruled that free dumpsters provided by St. Charles Parish for the demolition of blighted property should have been paid for by those property owners. […]
Business
$500 Bunge gift cards on hold until construction date set
In order to ease the concerns of residents who live near Bunge North America in Destrehan, the grain elevator promised $500 gift cards to 100 residents if the St. Charles Parish Council approved a zoning change that would pave the way for a $50 million construction project. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Saltwater intrusion behind grass loss in Cataouatche, anglers say
Ryan Lambert has fished in St. Charles Parish his entire life and he does not like what he sees happening in the Lake Cataouatche area. […]
Lifestyles
Family returns to rebuilt home after fatal arson
The home of Elmira Blanks in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of St. Rose is sparsely decorated. A newly-erected Christmas tree sits in the living room, but the walls are still bare and unpacked boxes sit on the floor. […]