Our View
Lafon rewarded with four more years
The St. Charles Parish School Board has extended Rodney Lafon’s contract as superintendent for four more years – and for good reason. […]
Our View
Government
Registrar releases election schedule
It’s an important election year, which comes to a climax in November and December. And it is hopeful that local residents will start getting prepared well in advance. […]
Government
Rail service could link New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge through St. Charles Parish has been envisioned for some time but so far nothing has come to pass.
Business
T-P to make use of the Internet more
The news is out. Our neighbor, The Times Picayune, is planning to end its daily publication and go out on the streets and into the homes with print media only three days a week beginning sometime this fall. […]
Emergency Info
It’s time again to get prepared
Hurricane season hasn’t officially come as yet but the tropics couldn’t wait. Tropical Storm Alberto is already thundering around in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina at 40 mph.
Our View
Graduates need to think ahead
It’s graduation time again when students throw up their caps and cheer the results of their learning through years of schooling.
Government
Port of South Louisiana future looks great
There could be an expanded future in store for the Port of South Louisiana in the River Parishes.
Crime
Sheriff gets help in fighting crime
Sheriff Greg Champagne is showing us a new way to fight crime – by getting local citizens to help. […]
Government
School, hospital bond issues win
St. Charles Parish voters passed two bond issues Saturday which will provide funding to help keep the parish on its progressive path in providing services to the people.