Editorial
When angry, think before you act
Many murders are a result of someone acting out of anger in a misdirected way, often without thinking of the ultimate consequences. […]
Month: May 2014
Editorial
As lawmakers complain, Jindal’s poll numbers climb
Last week when higher education officials were scrambling to figure out whether they would need a seed loan to cover cash-flow payments, Gov. Bobby Jindal was in New York attending a meeting of the Republican Governor’s Association. […]
Government
Hurricane season is straight ahead
The Atlantic hurricane season for 2014, which begins Sunday, is predicted to be almost average. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 5-29-2014
•Charlotte M. Simmons, 50, of 126 Mott St. in Des Allemands, was arrested on May 21 and charged with possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice. […]
Baseball
DHS player’s heart defect discovered in routine sports physical
Halfway through his senior year at Destrehan High School, Brock Benedetto was preparing for the upcoming baseball season and had no idea that he would soon be faced with the terrifying prospect of having to undergo open-heart surgery. […]
Business
St. Rose trade school expands to accommodate industry job boom
A local trade school is expanding their St. Rose campus to accommodate a boom in students looking to fill thousands of positions currently open in skilled construction trades. […]
Health
Famous fitness guru partners with hospital
A nationally renowned sports trainer and fitness expert has opened a wellness center in St. Charles Parish Hospital. […]
News
Movie stars film comedy in Bayou Gauche
Bayou Gauche Road closed Tuesday for filming of a movie featuring Hollywood A-lister Reese Witherspoon. […]
Lifestyles
Reformed felon will scare kids straight by taking them to Angola
A St. Rose non-profit group will shepherd local children and young adults from at-risk communities through a tour of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in order to show them the importance of avoiding a life of crime. […]