Fishing / Hunting
Sac-a-lait season in full swing
Sac-a-lait season is in full swing in south Louisiana. This means the little fish are spawning and using up energy reserves causing them to be more aggressive than usual for a meal. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
2 charged with attempted murder after Boutte stabbing
Two men have been arrested and charged with attempted murder after they reportedly stabbed a Boutte man several times last week before stealing his wallet and cell phone, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Obituaries
Betty Martin Loupe
Betty Martin Loupe, 77, a native of Raceland and a resident of Des Allemands was called to eternal rest on April 10.
Obituaries
Naomi Louviere Griffin
Naomi Louviere Griffin, 77, a native of Paradis and resident of Raceland passed away on Friday, April 12.
Obituaries
Cynthia Walker Williams
Cynthia Walker Williams, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 7.
Allen Lottinger
We can’t let crazies run our lives
Explosions occurring this week at the Boston Marathon lead us to believe that the president of North Korea is not the only crazy person in the world. Everywhere you go there can be tragedy caused by those who have some inexplicable reason to cause it.
Columns
Unsolicited advice on tax reform
One positive aspect of being around a long time is seeing lots of folks whack at the piñata of reform with varying degrees of success. […]
Government
Let’s quit questioning how to save coast
Louisiana’s master plan for saving its coast is now being criticized by some who claim it needs more study because it could poison the wetlands by diverting water from the Mississippi River. This is not the time for more study.
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Crime
Sheriffs Reports 4-18-2013
•Lloyd T. Matherne, 42, of 122 First St. in Boutte, was arrested on April 5 and charged with obscenity. •Ines T. Martinez, 32, of 1501 Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi, was arrested on April 6 […]