Health
Destrehan family pays it forward
When Brandi LeBlanc saw Hurricane Harvey’s devastation in Houston, she readily recalled the generosity they got in an equally destructive storm called Katrina. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Fishing / Hunting
Alligator season opens
Alligator hunting seems to gain in popularity each and every year, and those who hunt them both recreationally and commercially are hitting the water as the season is finally back in full swing. […]
Government
Des Allemands fights for a traffic light
L.J. Frickey recounted the near miss he experienced at the very spot an estimated 100 people told officials at Wednesday’s town meeting to place a traffic signal. […]
News
St. Charles school salaries rank among highest in Louisiana
Calling it a necessary competitive edge to retain best talent, St. Charles Parish Public Schools’ teachers, principals and administrators are among the highest earners in Louisiana systems. […]
Columns
Ignatius both encourages and says goodbye to Polycarp and his people
We continue with St. Ignatius of Antioch’ letter to Bishop Polycarp on his way to martyrdom in the Roman Colosseum. […]
Government
Countdown on the hurricane season
In Louisiana, where Hurricane Katrina is permanently emblazoned on the mind of all who survived its devastation, all eyes have been keenly on Hurricane Irma’s path. […]
Columns
First ad appears in race for treasurer
The chatter among the lawmakers and lobbyists at late last month at the annual LegisGator event, at L’Auberge in Lake Charles, included reports on a commercial many had seen on their hotel television screens that morning. […]
Obituaries
Roberto “Taco” Villarreal
Roberto “Taco” Villarreal, 60, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 in New Orleans. […]
Obituaries
Donna Ruth Puglisi
Donna Ruth Puglisi, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Des Allemands passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. […]