Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 7-2-2012
Arrests •Coronji K. Calhoun, 21, of 850 Easy St. in New Sarpy was arrested on June 18 and charged with aggravated battery. •Crystal D. Reid, 19, of 1533 Clearview Place in Metairie was arrested on […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Columns
Too many elections may equal low voter turnout
The anecdotal and empirical data is there — Louisiana has too many elections each year.
Fishing / Hunting
10-pound trout caught in Fourchon
Capt. Steve Shook wasn’t even wanting to fish. He honestly didn’t want to pick up the bent-over rod sitting securely in one of his rod holders. […]
Government
Councilman troubled by high water in Willowridge
Councilman Shelly Tastet said the sole reason he first ran for a seat on the St. Charles Parish Council five years ago was to progress the West Bank levee project.
Lifestyles
Group Therapy: band made up of HHS graduates, students
Des Allemands-based band Group Therapy entertained revelers at the Louisiana Catfish Festival in late June. […]
News
Truck crashes into rogue bull in Des Allemands
Two men who were traveling in a Toyota truck down WPA Road in Des Allemands ran into a bull that had escaped from an electric fence early Monday morning.
Book Review
Book Review: The Godfather
Often times when one hears “The Godfather” you think of Al Pacino and Marlon Brando. No one ever thinks about Mario Puzo. The Godfather movie actually originated from Puzo’s astounding classic novel about the Corleone family. […]
Business
Golf focus has turned tide at former country club
When Willowdale Country Club closed in November 2011, it seemed destined to share the same fate of other golf courses around the country that disappeared as the economy took a major hit.
Events & Announcements
22nd annual Parish Independence Day celebration
LULING – St. Charles Parish will hold its 22nd annual Independence Day Celebration from 6 until 9 p.m. July 3 at the West Bank Bridge Park at 13825 River Road in Hahnville. […]