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May 4, 2026
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Federal court rules that elderly public officials can seek re-election

August 29, 2014 Kyle Barnett

Several longtime public officials over the age of 70 will be allowed to run for public office despite a state amendment that says they are too old to serve. […]

Government

Lack of participation forces weekday closure of new splash park

August 29, 2014 heraldguide

A splash park in Ormond that opened in June to much fanfare has now closed from Monday through Friday due to lack of participation. […]

Government

Morel, Marcel ready for Round 2

August 29, 2014 Kyle Barnett

After narrowly defeating attorney Tim Marcel for the Division E judgeship in a 2012 special election, Judge Michelle Morel will face Marcel once again with her seat on the line. […]

Government

Housing director resigns after audit cites mismanagement

August 22, 2014 Kyle Barnett

The director of the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority has stepped down on the heels of federal and state audits that slammed the agency for mismanagement and requested repayment of more than $600,000. […]

Columns

Agency ordered to ignore tax collection

August 22, 2014 C.B. Forgotston

The state constitution prohibits the legislature from passing a new tax or increasing an existing tax in a Regular Session in an even-numbered year. […]

Columns

Ground game, turnout could decide Senate race

August 22, 2014 Jeremy Alford

While hopes are high for turnout this fall, a new report from the Center for the Study of the American Electorate suggests that Louisiana’s midterm face-offs may amount to nothing special in terms of votes cast. […]

Government

Parish still has no plan in place to repay misspent taxpayer money

August 22, 2014 Kyle Barnett

Parish President V.J. St. Pierre’s administration must find a way to repay or rectify a finding by the Louisiana Attorney General that they unconstitutionally provided $140,000 worth of free dumpsters. […]

Government

New laws ban cell phones in school zones, give hefty fines for cigarette litter

August 22, 2014 heraldguide

New laws targeting motorists have taken effect, including a ban on using cell phones in school zones and cigarettes and cigarette butts being labeled as litter. […]

Editorial

Some union memberships dip in volatile climate

August 15, 2014 Jeremy Alford

Declines in membership are posing serious challenges for some teachers unions, but even those experiencing growth spurts are uncertain what the future political environment will look like in a state that’s trending both conservative and pro-business. […]

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