Crime
Man gets 3 years in jail after fatal Norco crash
A Kenner man who police say was over the legal limit for alcohol will serve three years in jail after pleading no contest to a Norco vehicular homicide.
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Lifestyles
Get your groove on at ALLIGATOR FEST
More than 30,000 people are expected to descend upon Luling for the Rotary Club’s 33rd annual Alligator Festival to browse crafts from more than 30 vendors, listen to a wide variety of music and chow down on famous south Louisiana delicacies. […]
Football
Wildcats try for second upset in as many weeks
Destrehan picked up a signature win last week by knocking off a ranked West Jefferson squad, but they will need to put together a similar blueprint if they hope to get by Dutchtown on Friday. […]
Football
Wildcats upset No. 5 West Jefferson, 22-12; Hahnville falls to St. Augustine 32-14
The Destrehan football team that took the field against West Jefferson Friday had little in common with the one that was blasted by Edna Karr a week ago.
Government
Freedom of speech should not cause violence
Freedom of speech is one of the tenets of democracy. It allows us to express the pros and cons of what is going on in the world, helping to educate us and provide solutions to many problems. And it is one of the main means in which we can maintain a stable and peaceful world.
Government
St. Pierre: More input needed on aviation board appointee
After the New Orleans City Council blocked Luling businessman Neal Clulee from representing St. Charles on the New Orleans Aviation Board, the St. Charles Parish Council reaffirmed its decision to appoint Clulee on Monday. […]
Lifestyles
Jewelers create pendant for slain officers, will donate all proceeds
Roussel’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts has created a special sapphire and diamond fleur de lis pendant in honor of slain St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s deputies Jeremy Triche and Brandon Nielsen. […]
Football
Wildcats face another powerful offense in No. 5 West Jefferson
Destrehan didn’t do much to excite head coach Stephen Robicheaux in last week’s 45-7 loss to Karr, but the Wildcats must turn things around quickly with fifth-ranked West Jefferson coming to town on Friday. […]
Government
Debates can help elect best President
Hurricane Isaac has blown away but there is another storm blowing in. It is the Presidential election of 2012.