Government
Why can’t campaigns be more civilized?
It’s strange seeing Sen. Mary Landrieu and State Treasurer John Kennedy smiling at each other while shaking hands before their first debate Monday in Baton Rouge. […]
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Lifestyles
Schools’ calling system shines during evacuation
The St. Charles Parish public schools’ communication system proved its value during Hurricane Gustav, calling 136,816 numbers to inform parents of closings and when schools would re-open as soon as a mandatory evacuation was called. […]
Health
Flu vaccine should be given to all school-aged children
More people are expected to take the flu vaccine than ever before after the Centers for Disease Control decided to increase the recommended age for vaccination to those from 6 months old to 18 years. […]
Crime
Man charged with holding 80-year-old against his will
In August of 2007, frequent sexual encounters between an 80-year-old man and two young females eventually led to the Norco man being held against his will and having his vehicle stolen. […]
Football
Destrehan, Hahnville both blowout opponents
Destrehan took an early lead and never looked back as they ran all over John Ehret 35-6. […]
Football
Tigers offense, defense hope to peak at right time
Everyone knew that Hahnville was extremely inexperienced on both sides of the ball this year, but few could have expected that the Tigers would look so good this early in the season. […]
Government
Are feds capable of solving crisis
What a week this has been. After finding out that our economy was about to go into turmoil, Pres. George W. Bush developed a plan that would put $700 billion on the table to be used in the emergency – – to be paid back later, of course, which did not fit the description of a “bailout” as it was called. […]
Government
Parish has delayed reaction to Ike surge
Multiple mini-basins delayed water from reaching several areas in St. Charles Parish for days after high winds from Hurricane Ike first roared through the area, according to Tab Troxler, the parish’s Emergency Operations Center director. […]
Business
69 teams battle it out for coveted paddle
The United Way of St. Charles is kicking off its 2008-09 campaign by giving residents the chance to get their fill of the best gumbo and jambalaya in the parish for only $5. […]