Columns
Recent ruckus shows games that people play
A recent ruckus in the state legislature has created a lot of anger and garnered national media attention. […]
Government
Government
No concrete opening date for Spillway Road
A seasonal rise in the Mississippi River forced the Spillway Road in the Bonnet Carre Spillway to close on May 13, and the parish has no set date on when the road will be reopened. […]
Editorial
Not too early to get prepared for hurricane season
St. Charles Parish will continue its ‘BE PREPARED’ hurricane campaign in 2009 with an expanded preparedness brochure, Web site and public service announcement video. […]
Allen Lottinger
Is electronic surveillance a problem?
What’s wrong with electronic surveillance to detect people breaking the law? Many people are very much against it, including my wife. Especially on speeding and running red lights. […]
Government
Parish seeks local agencies to receive emergency funds
St. Charles Parish has been chosen to receive $11,591.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the parish. […]
Allen Lottinger
President lightens up on abortion stand
We admire President Barrack Obama for at least going to Notre Dame and making the graduation speech amidst a lot of opposition. […]
Government
Memorial Day is time to honor sacrifice
On May 25, people across the country will celebrate Memorial Day, which commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. […]
Government
Paradis library moves one step closer to reality
In a close, 5-3 vote, the St. Charles Parish Council authorized the parish Library Board to hire Norman Chenevert & Associates to design a library in Paradis. […]
Government
Parish picking up lunch tab for teens, children
Once again, St. Charles Parish is shelling out the dough to make sure children and teens 18 years and under receive a free, piping-hot meal for lunch during the summer. […]