Obituaries
Harold John Rome Sr.
Harold John Rome Sr., 98, native of Plaquemine and resident of Luling, passed away Tuesday, June 24. […]
Year: 2014
Editorial
Alcoholism takes away peace
How many of us at one time or another have had one too many to drink? Perhaps it happened accidentally in our youth. We saw the older kids or adults drinking and since we were told we were too young to drink, we were even more tempted to find out what the “poisoned fruit” was all about. […]
Editorial
Testing the Tea: Maness campaign fully steeped in Senate race
While his campaign for the U.S. Senate has so far been defined by money and endorsements from national tea party groups, retired Air Force Col. Rob Maness of Mandeville could soon have the backing of the Family Research Council’s Action PAC, or political action committee. […]
Government
Stay informed of flood insurance changes with public meetings
St. Charles Parish residents need to stay informed of the changes in flood insurance laws. Only last year, after changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) included in the Biggert-Waters Act threatened to raise property insurance rates to as high as $30,000 a year for some homeowners, the parish was thrown into turmoil. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 7-10-2014
Sheriff’s Reports 7-10-2014 […]
Business
Luling assisted living center only one in state to receive dementia care award
Ashton Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care became the only such center in Louisiana to receive the Dementia Care Specialists’ Distinguished Provider Award. […]
Government
Marcel announces candidacy for judge
Destrehan attorney Tim Marcel will again run for the Division E judgeship of the 29th Judicial District Court. The seat is currently held by Judge Michelle Morel, who defeated Marcel by 168 votes in a 2012 special election. […]
Business
Crab factory owner says stinky situation will be resolved soon
The owner of a crab factory has vowed to rid the area of a stench that is apparently caused by drainage from his factory flowing into an open ditch. […]
Government
Council shoots down raise for parish president
Proposed changes to the St. Charles Parish Home Rule Charter that would have increased salaries for the parish president and members of the council were overwhelmingly shot down in a vote by the St. Charles Parish Council on Monday. […]