Allen Lottinger
Politics needs to get nice
The campaign for president of the United States has never been so negative as the one this year. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Columns
Edwards: Cuts may worsen, but no special session
Given the mounting concern over the state’s incoming revenue this fiscal year, several conversations at high levels have been had about a potential special session of the Louisiana Legislature, but it’s unlikely that one will actually be called, according to Gov. John Bel Edwards. […]
Obituaries
Jana Christine Laurent
Jana Christine Laurent passed away Nov. 7, a week before her 30th birthday, after a six-month battle with ovarian cancer. […]
Obituaries
Dorothy “Dot” Clement Laque
Dorothy “Dot” Clement Laque, 81, a resident of Boutte, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Report 11-10-2016
Arrests
• Amber Ferguson, 38, of 36214 Bluff Oaks Ave. in Prairieville, was arrested Oct. 30 and charged with DWI and failure to maintain proper control of her vehicle. […]
Lifestyles
OxyChem retiree finds new career as disaster relief captain
Although Joseph Hattala is an OxyChem retiree, he gratefully isn’t leading a slower life. […]
Lifestyles
HHS football players honor special teachers who make a difference
The senior Tigers players each chose a teacher to honor as part of the M.A.D. recognition program that stands for “Make A Difference,” sees the chosen teachers asked by the players to wear their jersey throughout the day and on the night of a game, with their player offering a few words of appreciation for the positive impact that educator made in their life. […]
News
Autopsy identifies body pulled out of river as woman reported missing
An autopsy has confirmed the body found Sunday in the Mississippi River is Larrielles Ross of Vicksburg, Miss. reported missing from a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers barge.
Government
St. Charles helped elect Trump as president
Republican President-elect Donald Trump carried St. Charles Parish with 16,620 votes over Democrat opponent Hillary Clinton in Tuesday’s election in unofficial but complete returns. […]