Lifestyles
R.J. Vial scientists at work
The fourth graders in Krissi Brown’s class at R. J. Vial Elementary School were able to examine the inside of an owl pellet. […]
Year: 2014
Lifestyles
R.K. Smith students attend TEDYouth conference
Members of R.K. Smith’s Student Council attended the TEDYouth conference at the Civic Theatre in New Orleans. […]
Lifestyles
R. J. Vial Elementary teacher of the year
The faculty and staff at R. J. Vial Elementary recently nominated teachers for the recognition of Teacher of the Year. […]
Business
Planned heliport stirs emotions in Luling
A local helicopter transport company is facing pushback from residents and a nearby business over their plan to build a heliport on a plot of land on Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. […]
News
Family still hopeful that missing Boutte man will be found alive
Antoine Edmond Sr. lived on Magnolia Ridge Road in Boutte for 52 years before he vanished without a trace in what his son likens to something from a TV movie. […]
Business
Gamblers spent $29 million in parish in last year
Gamblers in St. Charles Parish continue to dump loads of money into video gaming machines, with nearly $30 million spent on area slots in the last year. […]
Lifestyles
Community lends helping hand to paralyzed bicyclist
Only four days before his 57th birthday, Scott Hoppmeyer was riding his bike over a grated bridge in Thibodaux when tragedy struck. Hoppmeyer, an avid bicyclist who took part in several charity bike rides, flipped over his handlebars and found himself facedown on the bridge. […]
Editorial
I didn’t get to say goodbye
This morning I woke up dead. I know it because I just read my name in the death notices. […]
Editorial
Edwin Edwards polling in 6th congressional race
Whether or not former Gov. Edwin Edwards is seriously considering running for Congress, some of his allies have commissioned a poll to gauge his strength in the 6th District race this fall. […]