Book Review
Book Review: Becoming
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hardy From the Southside of Chicago, to Princeton, to being the First Lady– Michelle Obama has quite a story to tell. Born in 1964, when the Civil Rights Act was barely in […]
Month: July 2019
Obituaries
Gregory Mark “Moose” Breaux
Gregory Mark “Moose” Breaux, 67, was called to Heaven on July 25, 2019. Visitation will be held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church on Wednesday (July 31) from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The Lion’s club […]
Obituaries
Mindi Marie Becnel Gordon
Mindi Marie Becnel Gordon, 38, gained her eternal wings on July 20, 2019. Born June 10, 1981, she was a native of Vacherie and resident of Boutte. She was survived by her husband Brad Gordon; […]
Columns
Treat immigrants with dignity
The following is an open letter from Rev. Deth Im, director of Training and Development for Faith in Action, urging us to treat all immigrant with Christlike dignity. […]
Columns
Forget dog days – get focused on serious election business
While the dog days of summer continue to roll along, it’s also clearly time to get focused on some serious business coming up soon. […]
Lifestyles
Schonberg Care – Words We Live By
Schonberg Care is committed to ensuring that every resident we are privileged to serve is treated with respect and compassion, embraced by a spirit of community that reveres and encourages the unique dignity of each individual. […]
Government
Former grants officer to seek council seat
Lifelong St. Charles Parish resident and former parish Grants Officer Holly Fonseca has announced her candidacy for Council-at-Large Division B. […]
Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate Transactions 7-25-2019
122 and 126 Robert St. in Paradis sold for $250,000 by Jana Ferguson and Fuzzy Investments LLC to JW Real Estate LLC. Fashion Plantation III, Fashion Acres lot 345 in Hahnville sold for $127,000 by […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports – July 25, 2019
Suspects are innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Arrests • Shaun McCrory, 29, of 180 Dunleith Drive in Destrehan, was arrested July 16 and charged with illegal possession of stolen things. He […]
Health
Top three calls to make to get ready for hurricane season
Preparation is key when it comes to hurricane season. Here are three health-focused calls you need to make before the most active part of hurricane season starts […]
Columns
Minor movements in race for House speaker
In recent internal House elections, at least, the job of speaker has been filled by a few unlikely contenders, or rather the guy no one saw coming. […]
Baseball
Making their mark
The St. Charles Parish 11U All-Star team finished as second runner up at the state championship tournament in Patterson, qualifying for regional competition in Arkansas.