Columns
Government is selective when it comes to moratoria
The economic toll from the drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico is beginning to mount. […]
Government
Editorial
Has Obama awakened a sleeping nation?
An interesting column from the Aspen Times Weekly was sent to us about how Barack Obama is “the savior of America’s future.” […]
Government
Grand Isle could have a big future
Everyone in the entire country knows where our neighboring Grand Isle, La. is. It’s been on national television news daily for more than three months. […]
Government
Saying ‘no’ to sex has served parish well, officials believe
The row of strip clubs and bars in nearby Metairie called “Fat City” has been a breeding ground of crime for years. […]
Government
Tax-free shopping this weekend
On Aug. 6-7, St. Charles will be the only parish in the state that will suspend all sales taxes on most retail purchases. […]
Government
Neighborhood speeders called threat to walkers
During the summer, children and teens hoping to beat the heat or soothe a growling stomach lace up their tennis shoes or hop on a bike for a short trek to the Sonic in Luling for a frozen concoction or a burger. […]
Editorial
Bonnie brings first use of HESCO baskets
Forecasts for last week’s Tropical Storm Bonnie showed a storm surge threat for low-lying areas on the West Bank. Thankfully the storm wasn’t nearly as intense as projected. […]
Allen Lottinger
Long-term recovery efforts need escape from limbo
It would have been a much easier job to restore the coast of Louisiana many years ago not long after the leveeing of the Mississippi stopped the river from overflowing and leaving the sediment to build up the wetlands. Not so today. […]
Government
Grand Isle event was big success
Though many people considered it ridiculous to hold a beachside concert event at Grand Isle when a tropical storm was headed that way last weekend, it turned out to be a big success. […]