Editorial
What makes a man a true father?
There are many men to which we can ascribe the title of father.
They come into our lives in different ways. […]
Month: June 2015
Allen Lottinger
Oyster shells needed to help restore disappearing Louisiana coast
If you eat oysters on the half shell in Southeast Louisiana restaurants in the future, you will be helping to save our state’s valuable Gulf of Mexico coast in the future. […]
Columns
Tough session for business may lead to tougher re-elections
The business lobby notched a small win on the final day of the legislative session last week when a handful of bills targeting Louisiana companies and the taxes they pay were given a three-year expiration dates. But it only slightly sweetened what was otherwise an an unsavory end to a painful two months. […]
News
Free United Way book swap will keep kids reading
Keeping children engaged in reading over the summer is the goal of the United Way of St. Charles’ book swap. […]
Government
St. Charles Libertarians welcome marijuana law reform going to Jindal
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says he’ll sign a marijuana sentencing reform proposal easing the state’s heavily punitive laws and reducing criminal penalties, a move long-sought by groups like the Libertarian Party of St. Charles Parish and ACLU of Louisiana. […]
Crime
Sheriff orders deputies to strictly enforce curfew for juveniles
Four juveniles were arrested after they apparently slashed tires on vehicles in Luling. […]
Lifestyles
Hahnville teens survive crash with 18-wheeler
The driver and passenger of a 2009 Honda Accord received minor injuries after the vehicle they were in struck an 18-wheeler tractor trailer at the intersection of La. highways 3127 and 3160 in Hahnville, an area known for deadly crashes. […]
Lifestyles
Des Allemands Catfish Festival offers bands, rides and lots of food
Thousands of people will head to Des Allemands this weekend to pay tribute to the “Catfish Capital of the Universe” and its signature dish of fried catfish with white beans and rice. […]
Lifestyles
Harry Hurst students receive Duke U’s Talent Identification Program Award
Harry Hurst seventh-grade students Vionnye Alexander, Shelby Easley and Kaitlyn Thompson were chosen by Duke University’s Talent Identification Program and received recognition at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. […]