Obituaries
Justin “Bud” Dufrene
Justin “Bud” Dufrene, 27, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Luling passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. […]
Year: 2018
Columns
Only love can break through the current hate and violence in our society
We cannot risk being negative, hateful, critically minded, or a gossiper because we will not be usable instruments of God. That’s why Jesus commanded us to love. This is most urgent and crucial. […]
News
Luling broadcaster loves talking sports
Kristian Garic’s goal became to work in radio after growing up a fan of the late and legendary WWL sports commentator Bernard “Buddy D” Diliberto. […]
News
Paul Maillard corridor revitalization gets another boost
In the latest move toward advancing the revitalization of the Paul Maillard Road area, St. Charles Parish Councilwoman Mary Clulee has gotten approval to set aside $150,000 for a community center. […]
News
Luling music therapist hopes to make a difference in Jamaica
The third time was the charm for Mary Van of Luling.
Van, a senior at Loyola University-New Orleans, had twice before applied to be part of the school’s Ignacio Volunteers group, through which Loyola recruits students to travel to other places and work with those there who are in need. […]
Crime
Graffiti artist gets PTI after alleged vandalism of several parish buildings
A 23-year-old Luling man arrested in early 2017 for allegedly spraying graffiti on buildings and other structures at several St. Charles Parish locations was placed on pre-trial intervention (PTI). […]
Columns
Letter to the Editor: EO risk value fundamentally inaccurate
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published its 2014 National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA), which includes a presentation about impacts of Ethylene Oxide (EO) emissions at various facilities around the country. […]
Allen Lottinger
Sunshine Bridge users to be delayed
People who ordinarily take the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville to cross the “Mississippi River” will have to take a round-about route while the bridge is repaired from damages that occurred recently when a barge-mounted crane in the river crashed into the bridge and severely damaged a load-bearing beam. […]
News
Mother shocked by diagnosis, but fights to see dream come true
At a table in Boot’s Diner in Luling, Victoria Young is clearly eager to find ways to improve service and business with her children. […]