Columns
Fiscal plight of European Union, euro
The words from the poem of the early 17th century poet, John Donne, are apt when applied today toward the fiscal plight of the European Union members who share a common currency, the euro. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Opinions & Responses
Time to vote in St. Charles again
St. Charles residents have another chance to help direct our state and parish governments Saturday by voting in the general election. […]
Opinions & Responses
Uniting with those gone before us
In my last column I wrote about the great responsibility we have to pray for our loved ones who have gone before us. […]
Allen Lottinger
Would-be governors lie in wait
The word is out – Gov. Bobby Jindal will run for a third term. So watch out, Dardene, Vitter and Kennedy. […]
Obituaries
James J. “Bud” Sandolph
James J. Sandolph “Bud,” 51, passed away on Nov. 3, 2011 at his home in Boutte. […]
Obituaries
Henry “Hank” Gomez Jr.
Henry Gomez Jr., 87, died peacefully on Oct. 31, 2011. He was born and raised in Luling. […]
Obituaries
Marie Anne Ory Dupont
Her Heavenly Father called Marie Anne Ory Dupont, 29, home on Oct. 23, 2011. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 11-17-2011
Suspects are innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Arrests •Travis Justice, 32, of 136 Dufrene Lane in Des Allemands, was arrested on Nov. 10 and charged with simple burglary (2 cts.), resisting […]
Government
Western Tie-in to tie up Hwy. 90 traffic for 5 months
Already faced with increased dump truck traffic on Highway 90, residents traveling on the highway will be forced through single-lane detours on both sides of the road for around five months early next year, according to Corps of Engineers spokesman Jeff Williams. […]