Crime
Sheriff’s Report – June 21, 2018
Arrests Jamal Scott, 32, of 340 Ash St. in Boutte, was arrested June 9 and charged with remain after forbidden. He was a fugitive. Bradley Madere, 49, of 107 Gassen St. in Luling, was arrested […]
Month: June 2018
Obituaries
Mary “Shannon” Guidry
Mary “Shannon” Guidry Naquin, 63, a native of Jennings and a resident of Bayou Gauche, passed away on June 12, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Larry Naquin, Sr.; son, Kevin Sean LeCount; daughter, […]
News
DA’s Office says bloody shoe was key in murder case
A bloody shoe and a gun traded for drugs were among vital pieces of evidence leading to the conviction of 32-year-old Jerel Smith of Luling, who last week was sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of Metairie’s Ryan Dubuc. […]
Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ice
This week’s St. Charles Humane Society’s showcase pet is Ice. “Ice is an 8-month-old male lab, malamute and beagle mix. He and his sibling were surrendered due to overcrowded living conditions. They are sweet and […]
Columns
Watching and reflecting on an old movie can raise life’s deep questions
I recently watched the movie “Rebel Without a Cause” starring James Dean and Natalie Wood. […]
Allen Lottinger
Celebrating 300 years of New Orleans
Louisiana participated in a royal welcome this past weekend when King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain visited Gallier Hall in New Orleans on a trip the royalty took in honor of the city’s tricentennial this year. […]
Columns
Sales taxes still key to legislative negotiations
A handful of bills extending half of the expiring fifth penny in the state sales tax structure have been filed for this year’s third special session, which was convened Monday and is slated to conclude June 27. […]
Sports
Parish’s resident Wise man calls it quits – athletic director steps away after 36 years with school system
By the time he was 17 years old, Willie Wise knew he was born to be a teacher and a coach. […]
Softball
Coach, 5 Hahnville players get All-State softball nod
Hahnville coach Jerry Nugent was named Class 5A softball Coach of the Year by both the Louisiana sports writers and coaching associations, while five of his players earned their way on to the coaches or writers Class 5A All-State squads. […]