Editorial
Governor takes the heat on health care
For the first time in his career as an elected official, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s job approval ratings have sagged into negative territory. […]
Government
Allen Lottinger
Huey widening nears completion
It was midnight on a fall evening in 1945 when this writer and other initiates into a social fraternity at Tulane were dropped off on the top of the Huey Long Bridge in Bridge City. […]
Government
Paul Maillard needs improving
One of the main thoroughfares in St. Charles Parish through the years is due for an overhaul, thank goodness.
Government
Family gives $25,000 to Sheriff’s Office to purchase bullet-proof vests
A St. Charles Parish family has donated $25,000 to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of enhanced bullet-resistant vests for sheriff’s deputies.
Government
Parish could lose millions if state income taxes eliminated
A change in the way the parish collects taxes from local corporations could mean millions in dollars in budget shortfalls for numerous public entities.
Government
10 floats ride with Krewe of Des Allemands
With more than 50 years of history, the Krewe of Des Allemands parade will roll for another year down its familiar route.
Government
Parish’s appointee to airport board sues St. Pierre for defamation
Luling businessman Neal Clulee has filed a defamation lawsuit against St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre alleging that St. Pierre has spread malicious information that has kept Clulee from serving on the New Orleans Aviation Board.
Allen Lottinger
Super Bowl great for our area
Without question, the Super Bowl belongs in New Orleans at least every four or five years. This year’s event has proven that. […]
Columns
Obama’s appointments violate constitution, judge says
The National Labor Relations Board (board) is the federal agency responsible for ensuring the rights of employers and unions under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). President Obama appoints the board’s five members to five-year, staggered terms. […]