Editorial
Regional elections have wider impact
No candidates ran statewide on the Nov. 6 ballot, but the impacts of three regional races will be felt statewide, one nationally perhaps. […]
Government
Government
Obama wins re-election
President Barack Obama won more than 300 electoral votes and defeated Gov. Mitt Romney by more than two million total votes to win re-election on Tuesday. […]
Government
Residents have until Nov. 29 to register for FEMA assistance
Hurricane Isaac survivors have until Nov. 29 to register for state and federal disaster assistance, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials announced Friday.
Government
Local club spreads cheer overseas
Christmas is the time of the year that most people get to spend spreading cheer and reminiscing with family and friends, but for thousands of soldiers overseas, that is not a possibility.
Government
Nuss will resign from council
St. Charles Parish Councilman Dennis Nuss will step down from his council seat on Dec. 4 to pursue a career opportunity in the Houston area.
Government
Parish applies for funding of $1.5 million boat launch phase
St. Charles Parish has applied for funding from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the first phase of a new Des Allemands boat launch, estimated to cost $1.5 million.
Government
Voters will decide on term limits for School Board
On Nov. 6, voters will weigh in on whether or not they believe local school board members should be limited to three consecutive terms. […]
Columns
Is civics taught anymore?
There used to be a course taught in the 10th grade in Louisiana high schools called civics. I don’t know if it is even being taught today. […]
Government
Romney can lead our country better
St. Charles Parish residents should be getting ready to take a trip to the polls Tuesday if they haven’t already done so. […]