Football
Female football player takes on the boys at R.K. Smith
The tires of passing cars hiss on the I-310 roadway running behind the practice field at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 9-12-2013
Sheriff’s Reports 9-12-2013 […]
Columns
Words of caution for those in the business community
This will be my next to last column as President of LABI. I thought I would use it to share a few words of caution to my friends in the business community. […]
Editorial
Legislator pay varies greatly across nation
By John Maginnis and Jeremy Alford
According to the latest salary breakdown compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures, the annual base salary of a Bayou State lawmaker is $16,800. But that doesn’t represent total compensation. Lawmakers also get a $6,000 per year unvouchered expense allowance and a $149 per diem, which is paid out for every day of official work.
The numbers can add up quickly. […]
Government
Assessor closes property tax rolls, appeals pending
After being open for the required 15-day viewing period, the St. Charles Parish property tax assessment rolls officially closed today. […]
News
Only 1 teacher in St. Charles school district receives ineffective grade
Under a newly enacted state program, the first statewide teacher evaluations were released last week. In addition to providing a gauge for teacher performance, the evaluations are linked to pay increases. […]
Lifestyles
British kayakers stop in St. Charles during 2,400-mile trek
Three British college graduates stopped in St. Charles Parish on the final leg of their 2,400-mile kayaking journey down the Mississippi River. […]
Government
Release of council emails upsets officials
Several St. Charles Parish Council members discussed the need for their own computer server after discovering that their emails were disseminated without a public records request. […]
Crime
Investigation into former D.A. appears ongoing, but attorney maintains charges were refused
Two weeks ago, attorney Ralph Capitelli said that the U.S. Attorney’s Office had declined to press charges against his client, former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel, after being presented with evidence gathered by the FBI. However, Capitelli now says that the FBI appears to still be investigating the case. […]