Editorial
School vouchers are only the beginning
Of Louisiana’s 700,000 public school students back in class, 7,000, 1 percent, are attending private or church schools on state-funded vouchers. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Lifestyles
“Ole Man Wiggle” celebrates 101 Years
Family and friends helped Norman “Ole Man Wiggle” Wigle celebrate his 101st birthday on Aug. 17 including his grandchildren from left, Scott Nolan, Ann Nolan and Dianne Landry. […]
Lifestyles
Mimosa Park Elememtary students take part in meet and greet
Students at Mimosa Park Elementary in Luling recently took part in a large scale meet and greet session. […]
Government
St. Pierre: More input needed on aviation board appointee
After the New Orleans City Council blocked Luling businessman Neal Clulee from representing St. Charles on the New Orleans Aviation Board, the St. Charles Parish Council reaffirmed its decision to appoint Clulee on Monday. […]
Government
$2 million in food stamps handed out in St. Charles
It took only seven days for St. Charles Parish residents to receive nearly $2 million in temporary food stamp assistance, according to state officials.
Lifestyles
Hahnville graduate inducted into national scholar society
Hahnville resident Saundra L. Johnson has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). […]
Fishing / Hunting
After Isaac, fish kills reported across parish
After Hurricane Isaac swept through the area, major fish kills have been reported along the coastal parishes from Lafayette to Slidell.
Lifestyles
Jewelers create pendant for slain officers, will donate all proceeds
Roussel’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts has created a special sapphire and diamond fleur de lis pendant in honor of slain St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s deputies Jeremy Triche and Brandon Nielsen. […]
Football
Saints paying for bad defensive picks
A few weeks back I wrote that the New Orleans Saints were an 11-5 team and capable of advancing in the playoff round of the NFL. […]