Columns
Several government trends to watch in 2011
Trends in government and economics don’t begin or end with a new year. They are a trail that moves through past and present into the future. […]
Government
Allen Lottinger
Senate leaders show respect
It was good to see John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi holding hands as they convened the opening of the 112th Congress in Washington last week. And after so many fierce words in the year just past.
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Government
6-month culvert project will impact Ormond traffic
The installation of new culverts underneath Ormond Boulevard will necessitate temporary lane switching for motorists for the duration of the project, set to begin in early February and end in late July.
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Editorial
This New Year, make plans to be a better person
As 2010 comes to a close and we welcome in 2011, a new year, I’m reminded that one day our life on earth will end and we will enter eternity and a new life. […]
Allen Lottinger
Jindal bases future on the youth
Gov. Bobby Jindal gave an enlightened talk at Destrehan Library last Thursday as part of a statewide “Building a Better Louisiana for Our Children” tour. […]
Government
1811 slave revolt made history here
Commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the largest slave revolt in U. S. history will begin at Destrehan Plantation Saturday. […]
Allen Lottinger
Congress needs to discontinue earmarks
A bipartisan Congress last week passed a continuation of the Bush tax cuts for two years and Pres. Barack Obama signed it with a smile on his face. That is great news.
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Government
New garbage contract will save $2 a month on water bills
In the end, the vote was unanimous.
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Government
Site of previous parish flooding gets elevated
The St. Charles Parish Public Works Department recently raised by 18 inches the berm levee directly to the south of homes along River Ridge Drive. […]