Allen Lottinger
President Obama’s brief visit was okay
Pres. Barack Obama made a mad dash through the New Orleans area last week. […]
Government
Government
Door-to-door surveys for sewer rehab
Residents in the Luling area that have answered door-to-door surveys are helping St. Charles Parish in its quest to apply for a Louisiana Community Development Block Grant that would be used to rehabilitate the sewer system. […]
Government
Parish’s fire, road, health tax renewals pass
Voters decided to renew property taxes that will support the St. Charles Community Health Center, the fire departments and road construction. […]
Government
Long delays at Ashton, Barton crossings frustrate drivers
It’s something that almost every resident in the parish has experienced at one time or another – being stuck at a railroad crossing as a train lumbers past or even stops completely. […]
Government
Study shows parish where water flows in Destrehan area
Destrehan – Over the last few months, Luis Martinez has had to explain himself to more than a few curious residents who’ve watched him crawl around drainage ditches and poke his head into manhole covers. […]
Editorial
Parish FAQ segment debuts on Channel 6
In an effort to answer your questions about parish government, Government Access Cox Cable Channel 6 is now featuring a Frequently Asked Questions segment. […]
Columns
Main science driving health debate is political
The popular 19th century English nobleman, Lord Acton, is perhaps best remembered for the statement: “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” […]
Government
Ferry farewell
It used to be a relaxing interlude as we parked our car on the Luling-Destrehan ferry, got out and leaned over the railing to survey the flowing waters of the great Mississippi River. […]
Government
Davis Pond needs more water
Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion Project presently is operating at half its capacity but it would benefit our coast if it were greater.
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