Editorial
Governor takes the heat on health care
For the first time in his career as an elected official, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s job approval ratings have sagged into negative territory. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Allen Lottinger
Huey widening nears completion
It was midnight on a fall evening in 1945 when this writer and other initiates into a social fraternity at Tulane were dropped off on the top of the Huey Long Bridge in Bridge City. […]
Government
Paul Maillard needs improving
One of the main thoroughfares in St. Charles Parish through the years is due for an overhaul, thank goodness.
Government
Family gives $25,000 to Sheriff’s Office to purchase bullet-proof vests
A St. Charles Parish family has donated $25,000 to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of enhanced bullet-resistant vests for sheriff’s deputies.
Crime
Police: Woman who caused fatal wreck over legal alcohol limit
State police say that the woman who caused a wreck that led to the death of the aunt and uncle of San Francisco 49er Delanie Walker tested over the legal blood alcohol limit.
Government
Parish could lose millions if state income taxes eliminated
A change in the way the parish collects taxes from local corporations could mean millions in dollars in budget shortfalls for numerous public entities.
Crime
Woman made up story about boyfriend holding her at gunpoint, police say
A 19-year-old New Sarpy woman was so angry at her boyfriend that she made up a story that he had held her at gunpoint throughout the night, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Lifestyles
Lakewood Elementary to participate in state art contest
Pictured is fourth grade Lakewood Elementary student Austin Aucoin with his oil pastel drawing of the St. Louis Cathedral. […]
Football
Tigers wrap up spring training in January
While most teams across the nation will gear up for spring practice in a few months, the Hahnville Tigers are already finished. […]