Columns
Rep. Jim Fannin misleads House colleagues – welcome to ‘a fiscal abyss’
I’ve often wondered where the legislators get such outrageous information they give their constituents. […]
Month: May 2015
Columns
Analysis: Field for governor may not be settled
Tony Clayton, a special prosecutor for the 18th Judicial District Court, is considering a run for governor as speculation grows about the impact an African-American Democrat would have on the early, all-white field. […]
Allen Lottinger
Pontchartrain Beach on its way back
Years ago, when older folks of today were enjoying their youth, there was a thrilling place to go not far away from St. Charles Parish on Lake Pontchartrain. […]
Obituaries
Bernadette Hymel Zeringue
Bernadette Hymel Zeringue went to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 12, at the age of 94. […]
Obituaries
Mark Douglas Farr
Mark Douglas Farr, 52, of Sulphur, La. passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 19, surrounded by family and friends. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 5-28-2015
Arrests
• William Savoie, 34, of 2351 Ormond Boulevard, Destrehan, was arrested May 18 and charged with theft in value of $750-$5,000 (property from a residence worth $5,100 ) at 5061 La. 3127. […]
Business
St. Charles Parish ranks 6th for retirement in Louisiana
With St. Charles Parish ranking sixth in Louisiana in a recent survey’s “retirement readiness index,” a local wealth management firm says it’s considerably due to residents being thrifty savers. […]
News
St. Charles Parish Hospital disagrees it misspent $6M in bond issue, but repaid the money
Although a state Legislative Auditor’s report says otherwise, St. Charles Parish Hospital management maintains the public was informed about how it spent about $6 million on operational costs. […]
News
St. Charles Parish domestic abuse cases rise, bill sought to aid victims
Domestic violence cases have more than doubled in St. Charles Parish this year, although local officials say increasing public awareness and networking are more likely bringing the total reported closer to the actual number of cases occurring. […]