Lifestyles
Call to duty
Each year millions gather on Memorial Day, barbecuing and pitching horseshoes all across America. While most pass the time with ease and carefree delight, very few actually know what the holiday represents.
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St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
New subdivision vetoed by Laque
In a rare move, Parish President Albert Laque vetoed an ordinance to approve a five home subdivision in an area designated wetlands along Highway 90, citing a propensity for flooding. […]
News
A big boom at Valero
Local residents were startled when an explosion at the 1,000 acre Valero St. Charles Refinery shook up homes for miles Saturday night around 11:30 p.m. […]
School
Four new principals appointed
The St. Charles Parish School Board announced the names of several teachers and staff that have received new appointments for the 2006-2007 school year. […]
Crime
Loud music sprouts surprise
During a traffic stop by a St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s deputy, Gary Eugene, Jr., 25, was arrested for growing marijuana and driving with a suspended license. […]
Crime
Sheriff Reports 5-23-2006
Arrests
~ Sheriff Champagne reports that the subjects below were stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the subjects to be in possession of crack cocaine.
• Edward Potts, Jr., 47, of 127 Mott Ln., Des Allemands, was arrested for poss. of SCH II CDS to wit crack cocaine and no seat belt at Tinney & Kinler, Boutte, on May 13.
• Charlotte Pierre, 42, of 1730 LA 52, Luling, was arrested and charged with poss. of SCH II CDS to wit crack cocaine, poss. of drug paraphernalia, open alcoholic beverage in vehicle and SCSO attachment at Timney & Kinler, Boutte, on May 13.
• Leroy Pinckney, 46, of 726 King St., Charleston, Sc., was arrested and charged with poss. of SCH II CDS to wit crack cocaine at Timney & Kinler, Boutte, on May 13.
Columns
Elections over… let’s move forward!
While in Colorado this past weekend, some 1,600 miles away from the politics of New Orleans, I was surprised Saturday night when television programming was interrupted with breaking news that Ray Nagin had been re-elected as Mayor of the City of New Orleans. […]
Events & Announcements
Spicy Jambalaya Festival this weekend
The Jambalaya Festival Association would like to invite everyone to the Jambalaya Festival on May 25-28 on Irma Blvd., in Gonzales. […]
Columns
Insurance dilemma
One of the major problems remaining in the wake of Katrina and Rita is the huge number of insurance claims that must be resolved. Literally hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses were damaged by the storms. […]