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Unemployment trust fund balances out
As it must every year, the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met last week to estimate what Louisiana’s unemployment compensation (UC) trust fund balance will be next year. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Allen Lottinger
Free trade is an answer to poverty
There is one major way in which we can help reduce poverty in the world. It’s not by raising the taxes on the wealthy and reducing them on the middle class. […]
Government
It’s time to vote on Saturday, again
St. Charles Parish has the second of three elections in a very short period of time this Saturday. Unfortunately, that will not produce a very large turnout. […]
Government
Community asked to clean up Saturday
Environmentally-conscious volunteers are being asked to clean up the parish this Saturday during the third annual Trash Bash Great American Cleanup. […]
Crime
Members of St. Rose car burglary ring plead guilty
Three people that were arrested for taking part in a St. Rose vehicle burglary ring pled guilty last week before Judge Emile St. Pierre. […]
Lifestyles
Borromeo’s history dates back to before Declaration of Independence
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church seamlessly blends its rich history on the East Bank with current and relevant ministries and new traditions. […]
Crime
82-year-old arrested for shooting burglar
An 82-year-old St. Rose man was arrested and charged with aggravated battery on Friday after he shot at a man who was allegedly trying to rob him. […]
Lifestyles
Norco student gets chance of a lifetime
When Sandra LeBourgeois entered her grandson Bobby Clement into a Copeland’s contest for a Saints junior tee retriever, she never dreamed that he would win. But while driving home one day, she received a call. […]
Crime
Luling businesswoman charged with theft of $1.1 million
Luling businesswoman Charlotte Troxler, who was arrested last year and charged with stealing more than $300,000 from two car dealerships, is now accused of stealing more than $700,000 from Saints owner Tom Benson. […]