Government
Park underway despite community opposition
A plan for a new ballpark in Des Allemands is finally coming to fruition after its location and other obstacles caused controversy for nearly four years. […]
Government
Government
Builder’s arrest doesn’t end family’s nightmare
A contractor who built homes throughout the River Parishes was recently arrested in New York near the Hamptons and charged with misapplication of payments, which totaled more than $90,000, according to the Sag Harbor Village. […]
Government
No more reservations along parade route
For the first time in years, residents will no longer be able to block off areas along parade routes in St. Charles Parish during the 2009 Carnival season. […]
Government
Stop with the 4-way stop signs
Editor,
For all those who drive Primrose Dr. in Mimosa Park, you might be seeing another illegal 4-way stop sign if the council passes an ordinance for these illegal signs, as they usually do. The sign will be at the intersection of Primrose and Oak Lane. I see no obstructions or anything else that would warrant a 4-way stop sign. […]
Editorial
Pushing our Priorities in Washington
This past week I met with members of our state’s congressional delegation, including Senators Mary Landrieu and David Vitter, and Representatives Rodney Alexander, Charles Boustany and Steve Scalise, to talk about what our delegation needs to pursue in the new Congress and with the new Presidential Administration. […]
Government
No better time to help out the homeless
When parish residents venture outside this weekend, they will likely be met with freezing temperatures. […]
Allen Lottinger
Mah, dere’s a noo Presidunt in our footure
Next week at this time, we will have a new President, one that differs somewhat from our current President on what the goals and ideals of a federal government should be. […]
Government
Students discussed as alternative to Cox
When the Louisiana Consumer Choice for Television Act was signed into law by Gov. Bobby Jindal last year, the bill was supposed to benefit consumers by giving them more cable choices. […]
Allen Lottinger
Utah deserves No. 1 ranking
Friday’s Sugar Bowl was a treat to watch, and it’s not because we hold a grudge against Nick Saban for leaving LSU. […]