Columns
Murder madness in New Orleans just won’t stop
New Orleans has just recorded its 21st murder in the first 35 days of the year – and the third murder in one weekend. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Editorial
Reflections on Black History Month
Shonna Riggs reflects on her African-American heritage – and the month in which we celebrate it. […]
Allen Lottinger
It’s been a real good year in professional football
Well, a Southeast Louisiana team didn’t make it to the Super Bowl. But we did the next best thing. […]
Letter to the Editor
Gun control doesn’t work
But a federal bill – H.R. 256: Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2007 – could change gun law. Read more about this legislation at: […]
News
Bicentennial trivia … celebrating SC Parish’s 200th B-day
Enjoy history? Like trivia? You’ve come to the right place. Because each week on these pages, we publish seven new historical tibits in honor of our Bicentennial Year. […]
News
Weather Girl Megan’s
Warm and chilly, cloudy and sunny, rainy and dry – we’ll get it all in the coming week … read on to find out more. […]
Letter to the Editor
Homestead exemption needs our attention
Editor: I am writing as many others may be or want to about the homestead exemption.I understand that it has been $75,000 since 1982. If we are going to appraise on today’s values, which are probably double or more since the 1982 appraisals, why shouldn’t the homestead exemption be $150,000 or more? […]
Lifestyles
Recycling not quite back up to snuff
Curbside recycling that was “blown away” and forgotten after Hurricane Katrina isn’t coming back anytime soon, say officials. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 2-6-2007
All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. […]