From staff and wire reports, Author at St. Charles Herald Guide

R.K. Smith students attend TEDYouth conference

February 1, 2014 From staff and wire reports

Members of R.K. Smith’s Student Council attended the TEDYouth conference at the Civic Theatre in New Orleans. […]

R.J. Vial scientists at work

February 1, 2014 From staff and wire reports

The fourth graders in Krissi Brown’s class at R. J. Vial Elementary School were able to examine the inside of an owl pellet. […]

Sheriff’s Reports 1-30-2014

January 31, 2014 From staff and wire reports

•Toby Candies, 50, of 296 Whitley Road in Des Allemands, was arrested on Jan. 20 and charged with simple burglary. […]

Senate act delays most flood insurance rate increases for 4 years

January 30, 2014 From staff and wire reports

The U.S. Senate passed an act today that delays most flood insurance rate increases associated with the Biggert-Waters Act for four years. Under the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, all post-flood insurance rate map (FIRM) properties, including primary residences, will be covered for the full four-year delay. […]