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Ex-con tried to run over cops while evading capture, police say Ex-con tried to run over cops while evading capture, police say
December 14, 2012 at 1:28 pm
A St. Rose man was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder after police say he tried to run over deputies to evade capture.


5 simple ways to pay it forward during the holidays
December 14, 2012 at 10:00 am
With all of the commotion surrounding Christmas, the gift lists with names yet to be crossed off and family events to attend, it is sometimes easy to forget that the holidays are a "Season of Giving."


Valero employees Dedrick Wilson and Judy Lanci pick out an ornament on the company’s angel tree.
Christmas comes early for prisoners' children
December 14, 2012 at 8:31 am
Valero St. Charles Refinery and Alpha Daughters of Zion are teaming up to make sure the children of inmates in St. Charles will not miss Christmas this year.


Neighbors defend elevated flaring at Shell Neighbors defend elevated flaring at Shell
December 13, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Excessive flaring was reported at the Shell/Motiva campus as a result of an equipment failure followed by a power failure, but some Norco residents who live near the refinery say they are not worried about the incident.


Norco sidewalk project will make school trek safer
December 10, 2012 at 9:29 am
Through a $250,000 grant, St. Charles Parish will be able to build a sidewalk on Norco’s heavily traveled 5th Street to keep children safe while they walk to school.


Students plan Promapalooza to combat underage drinking Students plan Promapalooza to combat underage drinking
December 10, 2012 at 9:24 am
Students at Hahnville and Destrehan high schools are proposing to give their peers an alternative to booze-filled after-prom activities this year by offering a "Promapalooza."


Boutte woman charged with Paul Fredrick carjacking
December 09, 2012 at 9:30 am
A 23-year-old Boutte woman was arrested and charged with carjacking after police say she attacked another woman on Paul Fredrick Street before driving off in the victim’s car.


Hahnville, Destrehan fans say high ticket prices keeping them at home Hahnville, Destrehan fans say high ticket prices keeping them at home
December 09, 2012 at 9:25 am
St. Charles Parish Public Schools officials said attendance at home football games has dropped since the late 90s.


Man caught with his pants off outside of grocery store Man caught with his pants off outside of grocery store
December 09, 2012 at 9:20 am
A 48-year-old Killona man was arrested after authorities say he was found standing outside of a grocery store with his pants off.


Battle rages on over school voucher program Battle rages on over school voucher program
December 08, 2012 at 9:17 am
In their first public meeting after the state’s controversial Louisiana Scholarship Program was ruled unconstitutional by a Baton Rouge judge last week, St. Charles Parish School Board members were pleased with the result.


How to land a job in TV, film How to land a job in TV, film
December 07, 2012 at 9:09 am
Despite the national recession that has been ongoing for years, one sector of the state’s economy doesn’t seem to have been affected much – Louisiana’s burgeoning TV and film industry.


Home surveillance used to track down hit and run driver Home surveillance used to track down hit and run driver
December 07, 2012 at 8:27 am
Surveillance equipment hooked up to a home in Luling was used by police to track down a hit and run driver, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.


Parish CAO Vial will step down after 32 years Parish CAO Vial will step down after 32 years
December 06, 2012 at 9:01 am
In June of 1980, Tim Vial started his job as chief administrative officer with the parish government as the local government charter was changing from a police jury to the parish council and parish president setup the area has today.


Elevated flaring at Shell continues after equipment failure Elevated flaring at Shell continues after equipment failure
December 03, 2012 at 3:31 pm
An equipment failure at the Shell in Norco caused the release of unknown amounts of butadiene, hydrogen sulfide and benzene, according to a report submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center.


St. Pierre vetoes another ordinance concerning Aviation Board nominee
December 03, 2012 at 8:56 am
For the second time in a little more than a month, St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre has vetoed an ordinance that concerns the parish’s appointment to the New Orleans Aviation Board.


Women sentenced to a day in prison for role in Christmas parade brawl
December 02, 2012 at 10:52 am
Most charges were dropped against two women who each resisted arrest at the Norco Christmas parade last year, which police said led to a mini riot and the injury of two deputies.


Local state rep calls Jindal’s budget unconstitutional Local state rep calls Jindal’s budget unconstitutional
December 01, 2012 at 10:45 am
State Representative Greg Miller (R-Norco) joined 18 other House of Representatives’ members in asking that the current state budget be ruled unconstitutional by Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.


15 decorated boats fight for $300 prize in parade 15 decorated boats fight for $300 prize in parade
December 01, 2012 at 8:00 am
For the 16th straight year, residents and visitors to Bayou Gauche Island will get a chance to see the floating Christmas parade known as Christmas on the Bayou.




Lifestyles

Medine-Otwell engagement
Medine-Otwell engagement
Mr. and Mrs. David Medine of Ama and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Otwell of Ruston would like...
Norco Elementary Multi-Cultural celebration
Norco Elementary Multi-Cultural celebration
Students and teachers from Norco Elementary enjoyed a multi-cultural celebration in...



Sports

Popular trout fishing location being removed
Popular trout fishing location being removed
The Pickets are hallowed ground in the Houma trout-fishing world. If you fish out...
St. Amant stuns No. 2 Destrehan, 6-2
St. Amant stuns No. 2 Destrehan, 6-2
Baseball is a sport that is known for streaks. Sometimes everything moves in slow...
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Vitter in Bayou Gauche to speak about action on flood insurance rate hikes
Vitter in Bayou Gauche to speak about action on flood insurance rate hikes
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Little more than a week after officials from 14 parishes took a trip to Washington, D.C. to lobby against potential flood insurance rate hikes, some of those same officials convened with Sen. David Vitter at the home of a Bayou Gauche couple.