Sports
A Veteran angler
Randy “Peg” Vernor (left) with Lawrence Olinde, holding a big catfish caught in Lake Cataouatche in appreciation of Veteran’s Day. Olinde, 80, is a former Korean War veteran.
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Crime
Luling veteran accused of attempting to kill his estranged wife pleads guilty
Luling’s William Canada, a U.S. Army veteran who fired 40 rounds into the parents’ house of his estranged wife, pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter and attempted aggravated arson in return for a plea deal that […]
News
Combat vet of 3 wars retires
As a 1986 graduate of Hahnville High School, Cedric “Ceasar” Thomas knew he was enlisting in the U.S. Army, married his high school sweetheart and then served in tours of duty that took him to […]
News
This ‘Belle’ is victorious
When Haley Taylor was named a Victory Belle at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, it was proof that dreams do come true. It was her second time auditioning on “Stage Door Idol” […]
News
Des Allemands vet one of last survivors of D-Day invasion
But is denied Purple Heart despite injuries, bravery Lester Trauth Sr. spent his 19th birthday overseas in England, fighting to save the world. A Des Allemands native who now resides in Texas, Trauth is one […]
Sports
Column: Free agency unkind to New Orleans Pelican fans
Pelicans basketball: It’s a roller coaster of emotion. The news last week that both DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo had bolted in free agency for one year deals with the Golden State Warriors and Los […]
News
Finally found: Faces of 5 parish Vietnam vets are missing no longer
For St. Charles Parish, the Wall of Faces represents five Vietnam veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and the people who helped put a face to the conflict that claimed their lives. […]
Columns
State House facing changes next term as well
By Jeremy Alford, Sarah Gamard & Mitch Rabalais LaPolitics.com With the 2019 election cycle approaching, special interests and party operatives that traditionally play in legislative contests are more confident than ever that bis changes are […]
Obituaries
Lawrence Mason Owens
Lawrence Mason Owens, 93, of Luling passed away on June 24, 2018, in Ashton Manor Assisted Living in Luling. Lawrence was born July 30, 1925 in Lumberton, Miss., to H. Oscar Owens and Daisy C. […]
Lifestyles
Sweet heat: A summer menu that will make you shine
Summer is a time to take advantage of this season’s fresh vegetables and seafood and especially in Louisiana’s sizzling heat. The big thing is to incorporate all those summer vegetables into a rice base or […]
News
Making a difference: Karate coach pushed students to succeed in life
Ray Harmeyer smiled as he recollected stories of many of his students over the 26 years he taught karate in Luling, a run that came to an end last month. “It’s been a lot of […]
Softball
Hahnville softball coach staying aboard
Jerry Nugent thought 2018 would be his last year as a head softball coach, but he’ll be back for the 2019 season — and if he can help it, he says, for the foreseeable future. […]
