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Former HHS teacher sheds light on tragic French Quarter arson
A former Hahnville High School teacher is shedding new light on a tragic French Quarter fire that led to the deaths of 32 people in 1973. […]
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Paul Maillard improvement boards pop up
In an effort to gain community input on the Paul Maillard Road Revitalization Plan, the St. Charles Parish Department of Planning and Zoning is installing four chalkboards soliciting readers’ suggestions for the improvement of Paul Maillard Road through Luling and Boutte. […]
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Jindal’s tour is good news for state
It’s good news that Gov. Bobby Jindal is undertaking a statewide tour that will take him to all of Louisiana’s 64 parishes. […]
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Session ends but problems, conflicts continue
Perhaps the kindest thing that can be said about the 2013 Regular Session of the Legislature is that it didn’t result in the need for a follow-up Special Session. […]
Editorial
Does Jindal’s lame duck status float?
Though 30 months remain in Gov. Bobby Jindal’s second term, political observers are looking closely for signs that his power has crested or that his tight grip on state government has loosened. […]
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Man charged with beating up father, causing brain bleeding
A 38-year-old Luling man has been arrested for beating up his own father, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Schools expect sales taxes to decline in ‘14 budget
St. Charles Parish Public Schools has released its interim 2014 annual budget projection and the school system anticipates running a small deficit for the year. […]
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Defense plans to call 4 alibis in murder case
The alleged shooter in the May 2012 murder of Jared Mealey has been granted a request for a speedy trial that is set to begin on Aug. 6. […]
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Soaring rides, 8 bands at Catfish Festival
Thousands of people will head to Des Allemands to pay tribute to the area’s fishing legacy by enjoying a wide variety of tasty dishes including catfish platters, catfish boulettes and fried crab claws during the Louisiana Catfish Festival. […]