Columns
Louisiana now facing a fiscal train wreck
The latest U.S. Census figures indicate that despite all the grandiose talk by Bobby Jindal as to how well the economy in Louisiana compares to that of other states, it’s simply a lie.
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St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Opinions & Responses
Its time to finish restoring our coast
Several years ago, it was predicted we would be beyond the point of no return in saving the Louisiana coast if a lot of work to restore it were not done within 10 years. […]
Allen Lottinger
Prepare yourselves for a wonderful year in 2011
There’s a wonderful year ahead in 2011 with a lot to look forward to. It may make all the other years small in comparison.
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News
Watch out for drunk drivers on New Year’s Eve, sheriff warns
In 2009, there were 10,839 people killed in the U.S. due to alcohol impaired driving. […]
Lifestyles
Schools expect revenue drop in ’11
St. Charles Parish School Board members said they may slow down spending in the next couple of years after being told that a drop in tax revenues will decrease the 2011 budget.
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Health
Teen first in world cured by experimental operation
Madison Tully, a 16-year-old from Destrehan who had two life-threatening illnesses, is the first person in the world to be cured of both sickle cell anemia and lupus with a bone marrow transplant. […]
Events & Announcements
Kids can dream big at annual baseball camp
LULING – The 3rd Annual STC Big League Dreams Christmas Baseball Camp will be held on Dec. 28-29 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Bank Bridge Park for kids ages 6-14 years old. Campers will be taught the proper fundamentals of fielding, hitting, pitching and base running. […]
Events & Announcements
Bell Baptist announces pastor appreciation ceremony
LULING – Bell Baptist Church, at 251 Easy St. in Luling, is proud to annouce the Third Year Appreciation Celebration for Pastor Rodney L. Johnson Sr. on Dec. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Vaultz of Mt. Airy Baptist Church of Boutte will deliver the gospel message. […]
Crime
Teens to be tried as adults in Norco murder
Two 16 year olds arrested in connection with the murder of 77-year-old Mary Nancy Arico will be tried as adults, according to the St. Charles Parish District Attorney’s Office.
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