Government
Spillway Road opens
After being closed due to an unusually high rise of the Mississippi River, Spillway Road is now open. […]
Government
Government
At least 2 more full bridge closures expected
Residents will have to prepare for at least two more full closures of the Hale Boggs Bridge over the next 12 to 14 months of the cable replacement project. […]
Columns
The forms emerging from the mist
It is appropriate that the Democratic leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled their latest attempt at health care reform shortly before Halloween. […]
Allen Lottinger
One of nation’s oldest rivalries ends
Once upon a time, an intense football rivalry known as Tulane vs. LSU existed on the campuses of the two major universities in Louisiana. […]
Government
Dave Treen was an exemplary governor
He was the first of his kind since reconstruction. He wouldn’t give up after many defeats in the political arena.
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Government
St. Pierre brings industry to D.C.
Leaders from St. Charles Parish came together on Oct. 21 to host the parish’s first “Night out in D.C.,” an event aimed at showing national leaders how important a comprehensive hurricane protection plan is for the parish. […]
Government
Parish finishes review of Davezac contracts, will take no further action now
The St. Charles Parish legal department has completed its review of two contracts with a Destrehan-based firm with reported ties to the recent bribery case of former St. John Parish President Bill Hubbard, only finding one irregularity. […]
Government
Council kills 3 Hogan ordinances while he was on family vacation
On Monday, the St. Charles Parish Council killed three proposed ordinances, all of which were introduced by Councilman Paul Hogan. […]
Government
St. Pierre declares state of emergency
St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre Jr. has declared a state of emergency this morning as a precaution in advance of possible inclement weather from Tropical Storm Ida. […]