Monday Nov 30 | News-Star
Monroe Garden Club holds Silver Tea party
Editor's note: Victor's column about his recollections will return next week. Every serious gardener recognizes the benefits of rainfall.
Representative: Pitbull should die and owner should go to jail
A pitbull attack in La Rose is stirring up a life or death decision for a State District Judge.
If they build it, how much will it be worth?: Jarvis DeBerry
The three most important things to consider when valuing real estate are reportedly location, location and location.
Obama's Cabinet gets down to business in New Orleans: an editorial
A sense of excitement followed President Barack Obama Thursday during his stop in New Orleans .
Feds sign off on Road Home change
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan came to town carrying a letter that could help thousands of local homeowners finally finish their renovations.
2009 Louisiana Cattle Festival Citizen of the Year
"I sincerely appreciate the honor of being selected as the 2009 Louisiana Cattle Festival Citizen of the Year." PERSONAL DATA Born in Abbeville, July 28, 1943; son of Irby and Lillian Mouton Hebert; maternal and paternal ancestors were pioneer settlers of Vermilion Parish; married, April 18, 1970, in Houston, Texas, to Meg Burns Hebert; four ...
Area legislative audits available
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office recently released audits for the Treemont Water District in Lincoln Parish and the Village of Lillie in Union Parish.
Kelly Elizabeth Shaw and Jamie Wayne Meylian exchanged wedding vows at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 30, 2009, in the chapel at Vermilionville.
Even after finally receiving the Road Home's financial aid, thousands of Louisianians are still facing other obstacles to rebuilding their homes -- from additional financial need due to the rising cost of building supplies to the logistical difficulties of rebuilding in a recovering region.
Road Home approves rebuilding extension
Just before a high-temperature congressional hearing on the Road Home program Thursday, the head of the Louisiana Recovery Authority announced that changes have been made to two major rules affecting recipients who are still having trouble rebuilding.
Stanford Group hearing held in Baton Rouge
U.S. Senator David Vitter held a formal hearing Monday to address the concerns of Louisiana residents who have lost millions in investments with Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford.
Man caught creating meth in shed
Union Parish authorities arrested a man in June who was caught making methamphetamine in a shed behind his house.
Meeting with corps frustrates residents
Residents who attended a meeting Tuesday night to learn more about storm protection plans for St.
Country club setting for 'Ghosts of Louisiana' presentation
'The Ghosts of Louisiana' as portrayed by Secretary of State Jay Dardenne was the topic for the English Speaking Union April 30 at Bayou DeSiard Country Club.
LAFAYETTE, LA - Mr. and Mrs. William M. Pogue of Scott, Louisiana are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Elaine Pogue, to Mr.
Spearsville's Lee receives sheriffs' scholarship
Raven Antoinette Lee, a recent graduate from Spearsville High School, has been selected as the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program for the 2008-09 school year.