Our View
Ku Klux Klan lifts its ugly head
Just when we thought the slimy robes of the Ku Klux Klan had disappeared into irrelevance, bang goes a pistol and it lifts its ugly head again. […]
Our View
Government
Electoral system is very outdated
Now that the election is over, it is perhaps time to start thinking about reforming the electoral system. To say it is outdated is a gross understatement. […]
Government
Amendment checklist
St. Charles Herald-Guide does not endorse individual candidates for public office since, in a small community such as St. Charles, candidate-choice is influenced heavily by friendships and relationships. […]
Government
Should airport be privatized?
A new possibility has come forth on what to do about the ownership and management of Louis Armstrong International Airport. […]
Government
Why can’t campaigns be more civilized?
It’s strange seeing Sen. Mary Landrieu and State Treasurer John Kennedy smiling at each other while shaking hands before their first debate Monday in Baton Rouge. […]
Government
Are feds capable of solving crisis
What a week this has been. After finding out that our economy was about to go into turmoil, Pres. George W. Bush developed a plan that would put $700 billion on the table to be used in the emergency – – to be paid back later, of course, which did not fit the description of a “bailout” as it was called. […]
Our View
Festive weekend ahead in St. Charles
Get ready for a festive weekend in St. Charles Parish coming up. […]
Government
Bayou Gauche waits for the next one
Riding in an airboat through flooded sections of Bayou Gauche island can be a humbling experience after a major storm has roared through and done considerable damage to homes, property and families. […]
Government
Lots of risk involved in hiring lobbyist
St. Charles Parish President V. J. St Pierre has asked the council to approve his decision to hire a lobbyist to secure funds for parish projects. It’s an idea that’s never been tried before in the parish. […]