 By KELLY P. KISSEL | Metro editor The St. George Fire Department is going before voters and seeking a tax increase. The department says it needs to raise additional money because of explosive growth in the area it covers. The 4-mill increase would raise its total property tax load to 20 mills. For a house valued at $100,000, that's $200 a year.
Plaquemine's police chief has quit, one week after being indicted on malfeasance charges. It's a quick resolution to accusations against him.
Still considering whether "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie? The flick will be the topic of conversation at a Dec. 4 dinner. | 
