Business
Bayer-Monsanto merger gets Justice Dept. approval
In a $62.5 billion deal, Bayer’s takeover of Monsanto reportedly cleared its last regulatory hurdle with the U.S. Department of Justice. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
Raymond to run government while Cochran recovers
As St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran continues his recovery from injuries he suffered in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on April 3, parish Chief Administrative Officer Billy Raymond is stepping in to run day-to-day operations. […]
Lifestyles
20 years of Wetland Watchers
It’s the 20th year for Wetland Watchers and Barry Guillot’s 21-year-old corn snake, Gravedigger, might be feeling a little nostalgic as he’s being held these days by children whose parents once held him, too. […]
Sports
Lady Tigers cruise to Elite Eight
After a 9-1 victory in last week’s second round game against East Ascension, Hahnville is headed to Sulphur this week with a state championship on its mind. […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles Parish Realtor recognized nationally for protecting, investing in real estate industry
The National Association of Realtors (RPAC) has announced Regina H. Allemand, a Realtor from Boutte has become a Sterling R investor in the Realtors Political Action Committee. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Report: March 22 – 28
Arrests Michael Pierre, 38, of 160 Boutte Estates St. in Boutte, was arrested March 15 and charged with possession of cocaine, no insurance, suspended driver’s license, expired motor vehicle insurance, renewal registration and obstruction of […]
Columns
Modern technology can be used by the average person for both good and evil
In the early 60’s, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, this enchanting newcomer fascinated my Dad and we invited him to live with our family. We quickly accepted the stranger and he became part of our family. […]
Columns
Congressman may run for governor on constitutional platform
In yet another signal that Congressman Ralph Abraham will be on the ballot in 2018 and probably 2019, the veterinarian-turned-physician told LaPolitics recently that his potential bid for governor would be anchored by a vow to rewrite key sections of Louisiana’s guiding charter. […]
Allen Lottinger
Is North Korea changing its tune?
There seems to be good news coming this way from North Korea for the first time in quite a while. After much time of bickering back and forth between the communist dictatorship and our side of the world, there seems to be a possibility our two countries will be able to join together and become partners in a friendly world after all. […]