Allen Lottinger
Jindal, Landrieu make good pair in Baton Rouge
So, Sen. John McCain and Gov. Bobby Jindal were scheduled to meet in Baton Rouge yesterday. […]
Government
Government
Sheriff’s Office sets ‘high standards’ for graduates
There are very few professions where any single individual can have a dramatic impact on the lives of everyone around them. […]
Government
Jindal tries to head state the right way
Gov. Bobby Jindal has done an unheard of thing this week. He used line item vetoes to eliminate some 250 legislative earmarks from the state budget. […]
Editorial
Parish residents should sign up for alert system
As the summer of 2008 continues to drag on, we’re getting that much closer to the peak of hurricane season. […]
Allen Lottinger
West bank levee route still in question
St. Charles Parish is still having problems getting its West Bank hurricane protection levee built. […]
Government
St. Pierre considers 4-day work week
The escalating cost of fuel has forced local governments around the country into a four-day work week as a way to help both the workers and employers survive the dilapidated economy. […]
Columns
Dark clouds with silver linings
Many Louisiana home and business owners were concerned when they recently learned that our property insurer of last resort—Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Company of Louisiana—is raising its rates by an average of 18 percent effective October 1 of this year. […]
Allen Lottinger
Louisiana, Florida coasts quite different
After a few days at Grand Isle, Ye Publisher and his wife went to a press meeting in Sandestin, FL last week. […]
Government
Parish waiting for grants to update pumping stations
St. Charles Parish is actively seeking grants to help pay for updates to both the Cousins and Schexnayder Pump Stations. […]