Over the rainbow
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:24 AM CDT
A colorful rainbow paints the sky behind the FHS Bulldogs press box during Friday’s Rusty Brauner Jamboree at the Dawg pound. (Photo by Gwen Ladner)
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Ready to Rumble
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:24 AM CDT
Mandeville hosts the Class 2A state runner up John Curtis Patriots tomorrow at Lakeshore High School.
Opinion
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Time to show some forgiveness
As we enter into the sixth year since Hurricane Katrina tore apart our parish, we can look around and see how we have come back strong. However, there is still one piece of business that has to be addressed, and it is an issue that could help us economically. After the storm, the federal government loaned the parish $176 million to help rebuild. The St. Tammany School Board got $68 million and the rest went to the parish and municipal governments. They were loans, and we are obligated to pay them back, but the parish finds itself in a bit of a tight place financially. St. Tammany Parish went through a real economic boom, and the parish and municipal governments were flush with sales tax revenue after the storm. Then the country sank into a big recession. At first, it looked like the parish would weather it, but alas, it was not to be. As the rebuilding boom faded, so did the sales tax revenues. $176 million is mere pocket change to a government that bailed out giant corporation and banks with an $800 billion stimulus program. The federal government should just accept the loss and forgive our loans.
Education
15 Questions
Friday, August 27, 2010 12:22 AM CDT
What is your name? Where do you teach? My name is Jessica Lizana and I am a teacher at Lakeshore High School.
Breaking News
- Deputies Search for Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect
The St. Tammany Sheriff's Office is looking for an alleged ban robber, who went into the Whitney Bank on La. Highway 59 north of Mandeville around 3 p.m. Tuesday with the intent of robbing the bank, but got away with no money.Wednesday, September 1, 2010 5:50 AM CDT
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Appointee criticized for past
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:24 AM CDT
Mandeville Mayor Donald Villere’s nominee for city magistrate drew criticism from former mayoral opponent and City Council member Trilby Lenfant. -
Guth continues to challenge Harper’s candidacy in Pearl River
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:24 AM CDT
Ron Guth, attorney for the town of Pearl River, is sticking by his claim that Clay Harper is not qualified to run for mayor.
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Post-Katrina debt still unforgiven
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:24 AM CDT
A debt of about $68 million still looms for the St. Tammany Parish School System, with an additional $108 million in debt from the parish and municipalties that still has not been “forgiven” by the federal government.
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Take a hike
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:24 AM CDT
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By Suzanne LeBreton
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Arts + Entertainment
Artists shine in Where Are They Now?
Friday, August 27, 2010 12:22 AM CDT
Animators, artists, photographers, singers, dancers, musicians, authors, sculptors, graphic artists, culinary artists, furniture makers and even a magician will all be a part of the City of Slidell’s Where Are They Now? 2010 exhibition. This unique exhibit will showcase St. Tammany alum who enjoy careers in the arts and current students who are pursuing artistic endeavors.
Food
Veal is a good choice for light summer eating
Friday, August 27, 2010 12:22 AM CDT
Are you one of those folks who will not eat veal because of the inhumane methods used in production? Until recently, I was. As a result, I had refused to buy, prepare, or eat any part of those unfortunate beasts. Because of my prejudice my husband, the veal enthusiast, was limited to enjoying veal at restaurants because of my principles.
