Letter to the Editor
Dog story should have never made the news
Dear Editor,
This story should never have appeared in the paper, on TV, or anywhere. […]
Social
Editorial
FREEDOM: abuse it and we will lose it
I have fond memories of the 4th of July going back to when I was probably only four or five years old. We remember the parades, the picnics or barbecues, and the happy gathering of families. […]
Our View
New Grand Isle lab is boost to our fisheries
The ribbon was cut on a major new facility in Louisiana Tuesday. The new Fisheries Research Laboratory at Grand Isle was officially opened by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and put to work in benefitting one of our major industries – commercial and sport fishing. […]
News
Bats suck life out of Monsanto Park party
Several park visitors’ recent encounter with swarming bats at Luling’s Monsanto Park has residents weary of visiting the recreational area, but experts say that the occurrence is quite normal. […]
News
Truck crashes through cemetery, destroys graves
It’s known in Des Allemands as “dead man’s curve,” but wrecks there haven’t just taken the lives of drivers – they have also disturbed the peace of the dead. […]
News
Motiva bike club puts pedal to metal, rides 150 miles for MS
For nearly three years, a group of employees at the Shell/Motiva Refinery in Norco has been putting the pedal to the metal to help fund multiple sclerosis research. […]
Lifestyles
Bell selected to represent peers on Louisiana Legislative Youth Council
Some of Louisiana’s most outstanding students were announced as new members of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council and will work together over the next year in an effort to influence the legislative process and make the state a better place for young people. […]
Lifestyles
Locals place in Louisiana Artist Association open art show
Louisiana Artist Association, which is based in St. Charles Parish, held an open art show at Clearview Mall on June 12-14. An open art show is open to both members and nonmembers. […]
Lifestyles
FCS honors 9 with 2009 ‘Outstanding Programming Award’
Nine LSU AgCenter educators recently won top honors for their home-buyer education program at the Louisiana Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual meeting. […]