Opinions & Responses
Vote “for” the two amendments next week
If you are concerned about Louisiana’s fragile coastline, you should make it a point to go out and vote next week. […]
Our View
Opinions & Responses
We shouldn’t let occupational permits get out of hand
St. Charles Parish Council is considering an ordinance that would make it easier to get a home occupational permit. […]
Opinions & Responses
Our View
Soon after Hurricane Katrina passed and people returned to the area, St. Charles Parish was the scene of much frenzied activity. […]
Opinions & Responses
Levee upgrade is not enough
Hurricane season is well underway and, understandably, the overwhelming concern is that if another “big one” hits southeast Louisiana, the levees will break again. […]
Opinions & Responses
August 29 is a date to remember
Next Tuesday is an important anniversary date in South Louisiana. Not one on which we want to celebrate a great accomplishment. […]
Opinions & Responses
Patio home idea to be studied some more
Smaller residential lots in St. Charles Parish could soon become a reality. […]
Opinions & Responses
We felt like dancing in the rain
Watching the rain pour down in St. Charles Parish Monday was one of the greatest sights we have had in quite a while. […]
Government
It’s time to start on coastal restoration plan
The is good news that reputable scientists met in New Orleans this week to come up with ideas on how to best spend the $1.2 billion in the Lousiana coastal restoration program planned by the state and federal governments. This is the amount of money the Bush Administration wants to provide to begin serious restoration efforts in the next 10 years. […]
Opinions & Responses
Where will all the criminals go?
It’s good news that the big city next door is getting an army of troops in to quell the increasing elements of crime that invaded as many former residents returned and new people arrived in the aftermath of Katrina. […]