Allen Lottinger
Our state, city among the most dangerous
We became apprehensive earlier this week when a headline on the internet proclaimed the announcement of America’s most dangerous states and cities. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
Atchafalaya sediment could help save coast
There is a wealth of sediment in the delta of the Atchafalaya River. It is so massive that it creates problems for shipping in that area. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 3-24-2009
Sheriff’s Reports […]
News
Garbage truck overturns on Old Spanish Trail
A garbage truck overturned near Griffin Street on Old Spanish Trail after getting sucked in by mud on the side of the road. […]
Lifestyles
‘Green’ savings not so hot in January
It has been two months since Luling resident Anne Moyer and her family invested $37,000 into green energy products to make their home more cost effective and environmentally friendly, and so far, the savings have been minimal. […]
Business
Parish unemployment rate rises
The unemployment rate in St. Charles Parish has risen from 3.7 percent to 5 percent over the last year, but is far from the February national average of 8.1 percent, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. […]
Health
Lack of volunteers hamper Luling Red Cross
Education and volunteer recruiting are at the top of the American Red Cross’ to do list, especially for the organization’s Southeast Louisiana Chapter – which services 1.2 million people including St. Charles Parish. […]
Government
Dirty Job: 342 trash bashers raze 3.91 tons of litter from local roads
It was a dirty job, but someone – or in this case hundreds -had to do it. […]
Crime
School shooting scenario tests emergency response
First responders were on hand last Friday at Luling Elementary when five parish agencies, along with a variety of state and federal departments, joined forces for a mock training exercise that tested each agencies’ response to a school shooting scenario. […]