Events & Announcements
See traditional Creole mourning rituals
VACHERIE – St. Joseph Plantation announces its sixth annual “Mourning Tour” featuring the customs and rituals of 19th century Creole Louisiana. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
Sheriff’s Report 9-30-2011
Sheriff’s Report 9-30-2011 […]
Columns
Demise of the dollar one of issues on rise
It is depressing to watch the continued erosion of the proud currency that was once known as “King Dollar.” As this column is being written, it costs $1.50 to purchase one Euro, and the Canadian dollar-once the junior partner to the American dollar-now trades at $1.05. […]
Editorial
How they got their starts in politics
On a quiet week-day morning at the home office a few months ago came a knock at the door and, with it, my first personal contact with the great non-campaign of 2011. […]
Allen Lottinger
2 black candidates to vie for president?
There was one contender in the Republican presidential debate last week that stood out above all others. He was outspoken on just about every issue that faced the voters. […]
Government
Take a night out to meet the candidates
With election time nearing, St. Charles Parish residents should take advantage of the Meet the Candidates night Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Hahnville High School.
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Government
Political signs have not been problem this year
Earl Matherne, with Planning and Zoning, said that the department has not seen many problems with political signs this year.
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News
Colleges flock to Destrehan to meet with teens
St. Charles teens will have the chance to meet with college, technical school and military recruiters from across the country at the district’s annual Future Prep Night on Oct. 5.
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Crime
New Sarpy man gets 30 years for killing neighbor
A 60-year-old New Sarpy man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of his neighbor.
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