Obituaries
Julie Simoneaux Gibson
Julie Simoneaux Gibson, was welcomed into Jesus’ arms, on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 4:45 p.m., ar the age of 66. Wife of the late Roy “Hoot” Gibson. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 8-22-2007
Suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law […]
Events & Announcements
Spirit Happening
A non-denominational bible study focusing on the spiritual truths and concepts on the book of Galations will begin August 27 through November 14 with a break in between. […]
Lifestyles
Jason Brauninger takes first vows
Jason Brauninger, 25, a St. Rose native and seminary student, professed his first vows before God, church leaders, friends and family in a special ceremony Aug. 15 held at St. Charles College in Grand Coteau.Brauninger, who once worked as a firefighter and emergency medical technician , said he knew he wanted to become a priest when he was five years old. […]
Opinions & Responses
Footballs take to the air in St. Charles Parish
This week offers us a good opportunity to get our minds off hurricanes and politics – – temporarily. […]
Columns
State should take action against corruption, too
Another part of the legacy of the Blanco Administration was unveiled last week. It is one of corruption. […]
Editorial
Stop targeting underage drinkers
BATON ROUGE — Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., joined by 29 attorneys general nationwide, urged the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to stop alcohol manufacturers from making misleading health-related statements when advertising alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine and other stimulants. […]
Government
Commission ignores Katrina- effect on home property values
Dear Taxpayer:
The Louisiana Tax Commission (LTC) ordered a reassessessment of St. Charles Parish for 2007 because our ratio study was 8.9 percent. A passing grade is 9 percent.
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Columns
Things are heating up in Louisiana politics
Record setting temperatures buffeted Louisiana last week, driving the mercury past the 100 degree mark. But the thermometer wasn’t the only thing heating up in the Bayou State. […]