Government
Parish’s pilot wetlands program to be featured on PBS
A pilot program on wetland restoration in St. Charles Parish being called “a game changer” is expected to air in a special on PBS. […]
News
News
Luling man’s trail cam locates lost pet wolf
Luling’s Ray Labat may have done a double-take as he reviewed trail cam pictures from his deer lease in Washington Parish, noting what he believed to be a wolf passing within range of his camera. […]
Allen Lottinger
Charity Hospital needs resurrection
At last, the State of Louisiana is mulling plans of what to do with its classic 20-story building on Tulane Avenue in New Orleans formerly known as Charity Hospital. It was put astray following its basement flooding by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. […]
Editorial
The costly lesson of poor auto care
How often should I change my oil? This is the question I am asked daily. Unfortunately, there is no one answer to this question. Driving styles and habits determine how often the oil needs to be changed. […]
Business
Wal-Mart evacuates for bomb threat
Wal-Mart customers and employees were evacuated from the Boutte store today (Thursday) after receiving a bomb threat. […]
Business
Cox closes local office
Cox Communications customer are being routed to neighboring offices and online services since closing its offices in St. Charles and St. Bernard parishes due to low traffic. […]
Business
No layoffs expected as Shell takes over Norco refinery
Royal Dutch Shell and Saudi Arabian Oil Co. have signed a letter of intent to end their 18-year refining and marketing partnership in a major global deal, but it should be business as usual for the Norco Manufacturing Complex – at least for now. […]
Crime
Teens sentenced to prison after crash that killed HHS student
The two teenagers accused of involvement in last summer’s fatal accident causing the death of a Hahnville teen were recently sentenced to serve time in prison. […]
Crime
Dog’s rescue-to-riches story after thrown off I-310
Five months ago, the pit bull who would become widely known as “Ally Gator” was in serious danger. The dog survived a 30-foot fall from I-310 into the swamp below, warded off an alligator attack and was in danger of drowning before a rescue effort gave her new life. […]