Editorial
Local churches celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
In the 1930s Jesus appeared to St. Faustina, and among the messages asked that a Feast Day be established in the Church the Sunday after Easter in honor of His Divine Mercy.
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
Sales tax proposal should not be abandoned
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s efforts to get the state income tax transformed to a state sales tax seems to have gone astray somewhat. […]
Crime
Arrests (April 4)
•Carl J. Kinler, 52, of 177 Lakewood Drive in Luling, was arrested on March 23 and charged with DWI and improper control of vehicle. •Anthony Griffin, 57, of 310 Kennedy St. in Ama, was arrested […]
Obituaries
Earline Gertrude Badeaux
Earline Gertrude Badeaux, 87, passed away on Friday, March 29 at 4 p.m. in Des Allemands. […]
News
Kooky costumes will win racers cash at United Way’s Bridge Run
Those enjoying the United Way’s annual Bridge Run on Saturday will see an unusual number of silly costumes. […]
Lifestyles
LEAP preparation
Students in Shannon Pitchford’s and Jessica Fletcher’s 4th gradeed classes at Lakewood Elementary to prepare for LEAP testing. […]
Government
Agents can do little to prevent huge rise in flood insurance
After many West Bank residents received the shocking news that their flood insurance rates could skyrocket next year, a FEMA spokesperson warned that the quoted prices were just estimates and that a final price would depend on the homeowner’s insurance company.
What's Happening
Tour scenic roadways at H.O.G. rally
HOUMA – The 2013 H.O.G. Rally will be held at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center at 346 Civic Center Blvd. in Houma. […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles Parish Public Schools celebrate Teachers of the Year
Three St. Charles Parish Public School teachers were named at the 27th annual Teacher of the Year awards ceremony held on Thursday, March 14 at Ormond Plantation in Destrehan. […]