News
Huey P. Long widening hit by higher construction costs
NEW ORLEANS – The major expansion of the Huey P. Long Bridge has been hit by sharp increases in construction prices following Hurricane Katrina. […]
Articles by From staff and wire reports
Government
La. Delegation presses NOAA for fisheries money also pushes for removal of debris in fishing grounds
WASHINGTON — United States Senators Mary Landrieu, and David Vitter and the entire Louisiana delegation asked the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to fairly distribute the $85 million for the Gulf Coast fishing and shrimping communities appropriated in the recently-passed Emergency Supplemental bill. […]
Sports
Swimmers celebrate 4th of July in Luling
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA. Swimmers of all ages gathered at the Ellington Pool in Luling to splish splash in the water on July 4 as a glimse of the parish’s firework celebration at the West Bank Bridge Park lit up the sky.
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Golf
Ed Reed & Valero raise $53K for foundation with golf tournament
The Ed Reed/Valero St. Charles Golf Classic held yesterday at both Belle Terre Country Club and Riverlands netted $53,000 for the Ed Reed Eye of the Hurricane Foundation. […]
Health
River Parishes Hospital provides physicals to area athletes & kids
River Parishes Hospital provided over 100 physicals to high school athletes in the river parishes area on Saturday, June 23 as part of the hospital’s Sports Medicine Program. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Just how fresh is your gulf shrimp?
The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) and the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force are in the beginning stages of developing a Louisiana Certified Shrimp Program. […]
Health
Water safety tips for you and your child
Louisiana has always been known for its numerous waterways and the enjoyment that can be derived from time spent on the water with family and friends. […]
Lifestyles
Are you ready?
Top chefs representing 20 American states will gather in New Orleans on Aug. 4 and 5 to compete in the 2007 Great American Seafood Cook-Off presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. […]
Lifestyles
Practice safe grilling at your family’s backyard barbeques
You can almost hear the sizzle of the grill as millions of Americans take to their backyards and patios for dinners, lunches and parties this year. […]