Lifestyles
This week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet “Little Kitty”
Little Kitty is this week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Book Review
Book Review: “World War Z”
The novel World War Z, apocalyptic fiction, is written by Max Brooks. The story begins in present time and is told from the perspective of various individuals throughout the globe. […]
Government
Councilman wants parish to reimburse money spent to fight ethics charge
St. Charles Parish Councilman Clayton “Snookie” Faucheux has authored a resolution that asks the parish administration to reimburse legal expenses to former Planning and Zoning Commissioner Neal Clulee, which were incurred in defense of an ethics complaint. […]
Crime
Sheriff Reports 7-25-2013
•Kevin Klingman, 54, of 604 Manchester Lane in LaPlace, was arrested on July 15 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, obstruction of justice and possession of crack. […]
News
Man killed after colliding with Sheriff’s Office van
A Thibodaux man was killed in Hahnville last week after his vehicle collided with a St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office transport van. […]
Columns
Property tax reform moving backwards
After Kathleen Blanco was elected governor in 2003, I had a meeting with her before her inauguration. One of the items I mentioned to her was the necessity to appoint a conscientious Louisiana Tax Commission (LTC), one that would insure that the elected assessors in the state would accurately appraise property and not play favorites with assessments. […]
Editorial
Contenders emerge in race for top attorney
Potential challengers already have Attorney General Buddy Caldwell looking over his shoulder. But with more than $406,000 in the bank, the Democrat-turned-Republican can look toward his 2015 re-election bid with some confidence as well. […]
Opinions & Responses
Zimmerman trial
The Florida trial of George Zimmerman got more attention from the press than almost any trial in recent memory. […]
Obituaries
Timothy J. “Timmy” Curole Sr.
Timothy J. “Timmy” Curole Sr., a native of Des Allemands and resident of Paradis, passed away on Tuesday, July 9. […]