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St. Charles Parish Schools unveil new district slogan
August 24, 2006 at 2:27 pm
If you are a parent or student in St. Charles Parish Public Schools, chances are you have noticed the significant changes to the district's websites, informational material and the newly issued "InBox" packets given to students for parents on the first day of school, all of which are embossed with the same new slogan, "You and I…We are St. Charles Parish Schools".

St. Charles could 'disproportionately gain' from hurricane diaspora
August 24, 2006 at 2:17 pm
BATON ROUGE -- By now, most folks in south Louisiana have seen the maps.

Norco woman robbed
August 24, 2006 at 2:15 pm
A 30-year-old Norco woman was robbed Aug. 16 while retrieving belongings out of her vehicle at 41 Barreca St., Norco.

U.S. Representative Charlie Melancon address local issues at the St. Charles Operatons site for Dow Chemical. Dow invities U.S. Representative to luncheon
August 24, 2006 at 2:07 pm
On Aug. 18 the St. Charles Operations site for Dow Chemical hosted a noon meeting featuring commentary by 3rd District U.S. Representative Charlie Melancon.

Displaced thugs cause havoc in Red Church
August 24, 2006 at 1:48 pm
Meadows Drive, which is lined with Section 8 housing and criminal activity, has become a source of fear, crime and intimidation for the residents of Red Church subdivision, in particular, residents of Longview Drive who share back yards with the homes on Meadows Drive.

Hearing set for Luling doctor
August 24, 2006 at 1:45 pm
An Aug. 25 hearing has been set for David Sampognaro, 45, a Luling doctor who was indicted by the St. Charles Parish Grand Jury on March 29 for 21 counts of possession of child pornography.

Unrestrained child seriously injured in vehicle crash
August 24, 2006 at 1:42 pm
On Mon., Aug. 21, at 7:48 p.m., the Louisiana State Police investigated a serious injury crash on U.S. 90 near Willowdale Dr., at milepost 241.8.

MARK GAUTHREAU, 44, Gonzales Gonzales man booked for shooting Spillway anglers
August 24, 2006 at 1:24 pm
Mark Gauthreau, 44, of 42298 N. Wood St., Gonzales, was arrested and charged with two counts of first degree attempted murder and hate crimes on Aug. 21 after he allegedly shot and wounded two Hispanic men from Texas.

Property owners may get tax relief
August 24, 2006 at 1:21 pm
A vote by the St. Charles Parish Council will determine whether or not to reduce the millage rates on current property taxes by 0.47 mills.

BRANDON NAQUIN, 18, Waggaman (left) and RYAN HEBERT, 17, Waggaman (right) Burglars nabbed on Lakewood Drive
August 24, 2006 at 1:09 pm
Two Waggaman men were arrested by deputy David Hitzman, in the early morning hours on Monday, Aug. 21.

Hi-Steppers come together for reunion
August 23, 2006 at 12:14 pm
HHS will host a reunion for all former Hi-Steppers, Hi-Stepper managers, and sponsors.

Chamber to host workplace seminar
August 23, 2006 at 12:13 pm
The River Region Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar focusing on abuse in the workplace on Wed. Aug. 30 at the La Maison Magnolia Reception Hall located at 950 First St., Norco.

Show off your mount or horns at seminar
August 23, 2006 at 12:12 pm
The LSU AgCenter will present a Deer Food Plot Seminar on Thurs. Aug. 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Dougie V’s Restaurant, River Rd., Luling. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Come boogie at St. Gertrude
August 23, 2006 at 12:07 pm
St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, will host a dance on Aug. 26 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Father Mac Community Center.

Sherrif's Reports
August 23, 2006 at 11:56 am
Arrests
~ The following six arrests were made on Aug. 14 in the 100 Blk. of Boutte Estates Drive, Luling. Sheriff Champagne reports that the subjects below were arrested after deputies arrived at the above location due to a fight over a drug transaction. Debra Lumar, arrestee #6, allegedly gave money to Freddie Carter, arrestee #2, in an attempt to purchase crack cocaine, but was never given the cocaine.

596 Willowridge Dr., Luling for $360,000 from Juanita Kidder and Steven J. Liggio to Gerald Dimes on June 21 Real Estate Transactions
August 23, 2006 at 11:42 am
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420 Bernard Ave., Ama for $157,000 from Jeffery T. Baugher and Leticia Rodriguez Baugher to Kelly A. McIntee and Shannon Petit McIntee on June 30

Bass fishing has never been better in Lake Salvador and surrounding waters
August 18, 2006 at 12:24 pm
Before the storm, Des Allemands, Lake Salvador and Lake Cataouatche had the reputation as a good place to go during the spring to catch a bunch of bass.

We are seeking information about St. Charles Parish musical bands.
August 18, 2006 at 12:22 pm
We need current information on local bands and musicians. We are searching for bands and musicians in St. Charles Parish for a special feature to appear in Lifestyles titled, 'Where are they now?'



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2 former DHS linemen plan to beef up Nicholls
2 former DHS linemen plan to beef up Nicholls
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Ever since Charlie Stubbs took over the head coaching reigns at Nicholls State back in 2010, he has tried to add some size and physicality along both his offensive and defensive lines and do a better job of recruiting the talent rich River Parishes area.