Lifestyles
Luling FD celebrates anniversary, volunteerism
J.D. Bankston was among the Luling Volunteer Fire Department’s first volunteers who has helped celebrate its 50th anniversary by helping tell its story. […]
Month: February 2016
Sports
National Signing Day: Wildcats and Tigers generate another big class in 2016
Roxanne Wilbon beamed as her son, Gerald, donned a University of Texas hat and made official his collegiate destination. […]
Government
Over 6K in St. Charles Parish could get Medicaid under expansion
An estimated 6,000 to 8,000 St. Charles Parish residents are projected to qualify for Medicaid under the expanded program by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ newly signed executive order. […]
Government
Sunset Levee District upgrade moving parish closer to controlling flood insurance costs
In the latest upgrade to St. Charles Parish’s flood protection, the addition of two pumps to the Sunset Pump Station brings to nearly $2 million invested at the location and could bring residents closer to getting FEMA certification for the locally built levees. […]
Editorial
The healing power of ‘letting love be sincere’
As a family member returns home, we might hug him or her, and we might also kiss. […]
Allen Lottinger
Mardi Gras, Lent and then politics
One of the highlights of the year is now upon us in southeastern Louisiana, a time to put down our cares and join in the revelry of Mardi Gras. […]
Columns
Louisiana House politics are under a microscope
Never before have the Louisiana House of Representative’s politics been under so much much scrutiny. […]
Crime
Norco man gets 10 years for drug dealing
A 17-year-old Norco male who was arrested in September for allegedly illegally discharging a firearm and causing aggravated criminal damage to property was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison. […]
Government
Temporary West Regional Library OK’d by Council
Following an extensive discussion over lease terms, the St. Charles Parish Council approved an amended agreement for a temporary location for the West Regional Library. […]