Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Gumbo
This week’s Humane Society showcase pet is Gumbo, a one-year-old mixed-breed female dog. […]
Month: January 2015
Lifestyles
Mimosa gets ‘snow’ for box tops drive
The children in Mrs. Danielle LeBreton’s 1st grade class at Mimosa Park Elementary were treated to a snow party for sending in the most box tops for the 1st grade level. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
AgCenter: ‘Master Gardener’ course now available
Residents of St. Charles and St. John parishes who are interested in becoming a Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer, are invited to participate in the 2015 LMG certification program beginning April 7. […]
Lifestyles
Picture worth a thousand purrs
The St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter hopes to spur adoption rates with a new photo studio and camera equipment. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 1-29-2015
•Mason Burrel, 26, of 4775 Viola St. in New Orleans, was arrested on Jan. 20 and charged with theft over $25,000. […]
Columns
Removing uncertainty from the state budget
A story in a Baton Rouge newspaper reports various proposed efforts to balance the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. […]
Columns
Public undecided on budget solutions
“There’s no consensus.”
That’s the opinion of opinion-finder Bernie Pinsonat of Southern Media and Opinion Research. His firm polled 600 likely voters last month on the budget situation and participants are as mixed on finding a solution as our elected officials. […]
Government
Our coast needs a lot of attention
Louisiana’s erosion along the coast needs more attention before it is too late. It’s time to speed up the process so our water wonderland doesn’t leave the land behind completely. […]
Crime
Man accused of failing to tell partner he has AIDS
A 34-year-old man accused of failing to tell his partner that he has AIDS had his bond lowered so that he could attend a program that helps heal and empower people living with the disease. […]