Columns
The forms emerging from the mist
It is appropriate that the Democratic leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled their latest attempt at health care reform shortly before Halloween. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Allen Lottinger
One of nation’s oldest rivalries ends
Once upon a time, an intense football rivalry known as Tulane vs. LSU existed on the campuses of the two major universities in Louisiana. […]
Government
Dave Treen was an exemplary governor
He was the first of his kind since reconstruction. He wouldn’t give up after many defeats in the political arena.
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News
School Board to vote on calendar
Parents and students still have time to weigh-in with their comments or suggestions on the proposed St. Charles Parish Public Schools’ 2010-2011 calendar. […]
Government
St. Pierre brings industry to D.C.
Leaders from St. Charles Parish came together on Oct. 21 to host the parish’s first “Night out in D.C.,” an event aimed at showing national leaders how important a comprehensive hurricane protection plan is for the parish. […]
Crime
Officer assigned to crack down on child pornography
A Destrehan man, who allegedly downloaded several explicit videos involving children, was arrested last month after St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at his home. […]
Government
Parish finishes review of Davezac contracts, will take no further action now
The St. Charles Parish legal department has completed its review of two contracts with a Destrehan-based firm with reported ties to the recent bribery case of former St. John Parish President Bill Hubbard, only finding one irregularity. […]
Business
Entergy cancelling Little Gypsy conversion project
Entergy has decided against converting the Little Gypsy power plant in Montz from natural gas to petroleum coke and coal and has asked the Louisiana Public Service Commission to approve their decision. […]
Crime
Driver pays in cash instead of jail time for negligent
A Des Allemands man, who reportedly told a police officer that he had been drinking after he hit a pedestrian, pled guilty to negligent homicide and must pay the victim’s family $75,000 in restitution and perform 1,000 hours of community service. […]