Lifestyles
Tape deck, typewriter on display during library’s Teen Tech Week
In honor of Teen Tech Week, a national initiative, St. Charles libraries geared up last week to get area youth excited about technology. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Lifestyles
Apply now for hospital scholarship
The River Parishes Hospital Auxiliary is seeking applications for its annual scholarship for a high school senior who plans to enter a four-year healthcare degree program. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Silverbell is great, underused native tree
Silverbells comprise several species of native trees that are attracting increased interest in the southeastern United States. […]
News
18-wheeler flips on I-310
An 18-wheeler flipped over near the on ramp to I-310 on Saturday. […]
Crime
Burglars target unlocked cars on West Bank
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne is reminding residents once again to lock their vehicles after a spurt of burglaries last week. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 3-15-2012
Suspects are innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Arrests •Oshton Dounseroux, 22, of 3228 Leonidas St. in New Orleans, was arrested on March 6 and charged with 2nd degree battery. •A 29-year-old […]
Crime
IRS warns seniors to be wary of federal tax refund scam
The Internal Revenue Service is warning senior citizens and other taxpayers to beware of an emerging federal tax refund scam tempting victims to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds. […]
Columns
Can public agencies legally hire lobbyists?
According to a story in the Times-Picayune, the Port of South Louisiana is hiring two lobbyists for its staff. See story here.
Columns
Boss Jindal vs. state workers
Martha Manuel is not the first political appointee to be fired for criticizing a governor’s policies. Bobby Jindal is not the first governor to be unpopular with state workers. […]