Sheriffs Reports




Arrests (May 9)
May 10 at 9:24 am
• Kristen Comardelle, 24, of 36 Daffodil Lane in Waggaman, was arrested for simple robbery and simple battery on May 6.

Destrehan woman who saw horrors of foster care gives voice to children
May 10 at 9:23 am
Destrehan resident Jacqueline Awasthi knows the importance of having someone to speak on behalf of children in the foster care system.


Principals will receive cash for raising school scores
May 10 at 9:21 am
St. Charles Parish Public Schools will award principals and assistant principals with incentive pay for raising their school’s ratings as well as receiving high professional achievement marks.


Council hires lawyer to fight for lobbyist Council hires lawyer to fight for lobbyist
May 10 at 9:19 am
The St. Charles Parish Council has hired attorney Tim Marcel to represent them against Parish President V.J. St. Pierre concerning his refusal to sign a lobbying contract with Tauzin Consultants.


Speed patrols return to I-310 after months-long absence Speed patrols return to I-310 after months-long absence
May 10 at 9:15 am
Over the past four months, those who often travel the elevated portions of I-10 and I-310 in St. Charles Parish have noticed a lack of state troopers on the interstate.


Paul Aucoin Chaisson out as port director, Aucoin named successor
May 09 at 7:33 pm
Joel T. Chaisson Sr.’s eight-year tenure as executive director of the Port of South Louisiana will officially come to an end on July 14.

Miss Kitty This week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet “Miss Kitty”
May 09 at 12:00 pm
Miss Kitty is this week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet.

These students were rooting for team Athens. (Front row) Camryn Frangella, Ian Carbo, Gracie Smith and Harold Blood. (Second row) Bryant Fletcher, Max Jacobs, Alberto Moreno, Nate Ryder, Dwayne Kimble, Brooke Sarro, Tyler DeVaney , amd Kinyson Voges. (Thi Harry Hurst Middle School goes Greek
May 09 at 11:48 am
Sixth grade students in Ericker Jackson’s and Karen Naquin’s Social Studies classes participated in a mock Ancient Greek Olympics.

St. Amant stuns No. 2 Destrehan, 6-2 St. Amant stuns No. 2 Destrehan, 6-2
May 09 at 11:36 am
Baseball is a sport that is known for streaks. Sometimes everything moves in slow motion for a hitter and pitchers have pinpoint accuracy. A week later, everything can change.

Hahnville senior Easton Melancon slides back to first base ahead of the throw. Hahnville falls to Zachary, 7-4
May 09 at 11:28 am
The Zachary Broncos turned the table on the Hahnville Tigers by beating them at home in the second round of the playoffs to avenge their own playoff loss to HHS in the second round at home last year.

Michael Landry gets thrown out while stealing second base to end the second inning. Zachary avenges last year’s second round playoff loss, ends Hahnville’s season
May 06 at 7:45 pm
The Zachary Broncos turned the table on the Hahnville Tigers by beating them at home in the second round of the playoffs to avenge their playoff loss to HHS in the second round at home last year.

Pictured are: back row l-r; Emily Julian-coach, Caroline Cannon, Pylar Zeringue, Leah Melancon, Allison Zoglio, Mallory Wolfe, Lindsey Sellars, and Katie Cannon; middle row l-r: Caroline Colomb, Rachael Melancon, Grace Galey, Brittany Beba, Taylor DeJean- SCB Cheerleaders win
May 06 at 11:43 am
St. Charles Borromeo Competitive Cheerleaders recently placed 1st at the JAMFest competition held in Baton Rouge.

Bill would prevent transportation of hazardous materials down Apple Street
May 06 at 9:02 am
A bill that would prevent the transport of hazardous materials along Apple Street in Norco has passed the State Senate.

William Woodruff wins District II seat by 20 votes
May 05 at 11:46 am
The runoff election for the District II council seat ended Saturday night with a very narrow margin of victory for William "Billy" Woodruff over Mary Clulee.


Rotary Club Citizens of the Year Rotary Club Citizens of the Year  Video Included
May 05 at 11:06 am
The St. Charles Rotary Club recently celebrated "Citizens of the Year" and "Young People of the Year" at their annual banquet.

Ritchie Friloux (left) and Johnny Polk jumped into action after two fishermen were struck by lightning on Lake Cataouatche last year. Monsanto employee will receive national award for life-saving actions
May 05 at 10:10 am
A local Monsanto employee will receive a national award after his quick actions helped save the lives of a man who was struck by lightning while fishing on Lake Cataouatche.

Miss Little Red Church Food and Fun Festival Pageant
May 05 at 9:42 am
DESTREHAN - Applications are now being accepted for entry into the 2nd annual Miss Little Red Church Food & Fun Festival pageant, to be held at the St. Charles Borromeo School gym on Sunday, May 5. Girls from the ages of 6 months to 23 years of age may enter. This pageant is in association with the Little Red Church Food & Fun Fest held the same weekend.

The Baby (6 months) to Junior (11-12 years) divisions will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Entries will be accepted at the door for these divisions.

The Teen and Miss Divisions will begin competition with an interview in front of a panel of judges starting promptly at 9 a.m., with the on-stage competition to begin at 2:30 p.m. The deadline for entry is Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m.

Teen Miss Little Red Church and Miss Little Red Church will be contracted to reign for one year and attend various festivals, church and school events.

The 2013 Miss Little Red Church will also have the opportunity to compete for the title of Queen of Queens at the Louisiana Association of Fairs & Festivals’ annual convention in February 2014.

For more information, contact Mindy Wilson or Candice Schmidt, at misslittleredchurch@gmail.com.

Mimosa Parks Elementary grandparent visit Mimosa Parks Elementary grandparent visit
May 04 at 11:26 am
Breanna Keller’s grandmother Alice Glore and great-grandmother Audrey Glore were two of many visiting grandparents who attended Mimosa Park’s Elementary ‘Because I Love’ annual grandparent visitation.






Sports

Hahnville falls to Zachary, 7-4
Hahnville falls to Zachary, 7-4
The Zachary Broncos turned the table on the Hahnville Tigers by beating them at...
Zachary avenges last year’s second round playoff loss, ends Hahnville’s season
Zachary avenges last year’s second round playoff loss, ends Hahnville’s season
The Zachary Broncos turned the table on the Hahnville Tigers by beating them at...
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Adopted Oregon man uses social media to track down parents
Adopted Oregon man uses social media to track down parents
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In the summer of 1973, a baby boy was born to a 14 year-old girl at West Jefferson Medical Center in Gretna.