Obituaries
Homer Lee Bates Jr.
Homer Lee Bates Jr., 51, passed away on May 19, 2011. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Obituaries
Robert A. Falgout
Robert A. Falgout, 75, passed away on May 29, 2011 at his residence in Destrehan. […]
Columns
Obama’s ‘Fern Hill’ economic policy
I have always been a fan of the poetry of the iconoclastic Welshman, Dylan Thomas. One of my favorites by him was the poem “Fern Hill.”
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Editorial
Time to prepare for hurricanes
With forecasters calling for an active hurricane season in 2011, St. Charles Parish leaders are urging residents to get their own family emergency plans in order in advance of storm threats. […]
Government
Spillways, diversions need to combine forces
If there’s one thing we have learned with the opening of our two spillways to avert flooding this year, it is the benefit such openings can have to help build up the Louisiana coast.
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Crime
Copper thieves target homes, businesses and restaurants
Copper theft in St. Charles Parish is an ongoing chronic problem that residents need to watch out for, according to Sheriff Greg Champagne.
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Crime
Woman doctor-shopped in 2 states, police say
Police have arrested a Des Allemands woman they say traveled to doctors in Louisiana and Texas to have multiple prescriptions filled and would then sell some of the drugs.
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Lifestyles
Kiddies search for piggies at local businesses
Have you been seeing pigs around the parish? […]
Crime
Police on lookout for man who made lewd gestures
A woman shopping at Winn-Dixie in Destrehan told police that a man parked behind her and began making lewd and obscene comments.
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