News
LaPlace man killed on Hwy 61 after leaving Spillway Bar
A pedestrian leaving the Spillway Bar in Norco at 5 a.m. the morning of July 15 walked into traffic on Airline Hwy and was struck and killed. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Events & Announcements
Spirit Happenings
Co-Pastor Cyntrell Janeau and Women of the Word Ministry of Changing A Generation FGBC will be hosting their annual Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, July 29 at 10 a.m. at 14271 Hwy 90 Boutte, LA {1/2 mile pass the 310 & Hahnville High School, going towards Houma}. […]
Opinions & Responses
Author warns of the ‘Pottermania’ dark side
An author and expert on the Harry Potter phenomenon says the “Pottermania” sweeping the world with the July 2007 release of J.K. Rowling’s seventh book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and the fifth Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, has a dark side of which parents and society should beware. […]
Editorial
Is the United States provoking war with Iran, to begin while the Congress is conveniently on its August recess?
One recalls that it was in August 1964, after the Republicans nominated Barry Goldwater, that the Tonkin Gulf incident occurred. […]
Opinions & Responses
Louisiana continues its pro-life stance
Louisiana made great strides in protecting life in this past legislative session. In fact, it may be considered one of the most pro-life states in the nation. […]
Columns
Stiffed again on medical re-design in Louisiana
Close to the end of the recently completed legislative session, the Legislature—obviously with the support of the governor—stiffed the taxpayers of Louisiana for $300 million. […]
Allen Lottinger
Moore’s film should promote health care debate
Michael Moore’s new movie – – “Sicko” – – should stir up a lot of debate on the present condition of the health care system in the United States. According to the controversial producer, it is in bad shape. […]
Health
Bedsharing warning: risk of infant deaths increases
Dept. of Social Services: A young couple’s first baby is the latest of 16 suspected bedsharing deaths in Louisiana this year. […]
News
Huge weight gains reported by patients on prescription drugs
Thousands of people who take prescription medicines for everyday conditions are gaining large amounts of weight as an unexpected side effect, scientists have warned. […]