Opinions & Responses
With all the problems, it’s still a wonderful world
As the Mighty Mississippi rolls through southeast Louisiana, it is gratifying to see that what could have been may not happen. […]
Our View
Opinions & Responses
Income tax repeal would make life easier
Bills have been introduced into the state legislature to eliminate the state income tax, which may be a good idea but not for the next couple of years. […]
Opinions & Responses
Our state faces another major threat
Louisiana has had some difficult years recently and 2011 could fit into that mold. We’re talking about the possibility of the water-laden Mississippi River overflowing and flooding surrounding areas in south Louisiana. […]
Government
Bin Laden’s death not the end of the war
The murderer of more than 3,000 people on September 11, 2001 has finally received his due. Osama bin Laden was buried at the bottom of the sea after U. S. forces put him to death earlier this week. […]
Government
Chaisson sets stage for fiscal session
St. Charles’ own Sen. Joel Chaisson, who is also the Louisiana Senate President, put it right when he tried to set the legislative session starting this week on the right course. […]
Our View
Easter brings us hope for a better world
Now that the traditional revelry of Carnival and the serious reflections of Lent have just about past, the hopeful season of Easter is upon us. It gives inspiration that the future can be what we make of it.
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Opinions & Responses
Method of redistricting needs to change
Redistricting our federal congressional and state legislative districts has become quite an undertaking and one that involves politics, racism and party preferences. […]
Government
Dump truck traffic is taking over roads
As if you didn’t know, dump trucks have been overloading the highways of St. Charles Parish in recent months.
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Our View
Weekend to be high and mighty
St. Charles Parish is the site of one of the most spectacular races in the world. The whistle will blow at 8:30 a. m. Saturday on the 13th annual United Way of St. Charles bridge run which many runners look forward to each year. […]