Obituaries
Julian Paul Guidry
Julian Paul Guidry, 79, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 22. […]
Month: September 2012
Government
3,500 register for FEMA assistance in St. Charles
The Federal Emergency management Agency (FMEA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Luling where St. Charles Parish residents can go for disaster relief assistance.
Business
Home foreclosures fall by 60 percent in last year
Foreclosure rates in St. Charles Parish have decreased by nearly 60 percent in the last year, according to statistics compiled by the Multiple Listings Service.
News
Hurricane Isaac brings wildlife to doorsteps of parish residents
Residents in flooded areas of the parish got up close and personal with local wildlife after Hurricane Isaac made its way through St. Charles.
Crime
Brutal 1981 murder continues to haunt victim’s sister
In 1981, Robetta Pysarenko’s sister, Barbara Jo “Bobbi” Brown, was brutally raped and murdered in Luling. Decades later, the crime continues to impact Pysarenko’s life.
Crime
Burglary weapon could shed light on attempted murder case
Damian Blanks, 22, was arrested on Aug. 30 and charged with possession of a stolen firearm and felon carrying an illegal weapon. […]
Business
New era in advertising at Herald-Guide
Joe Lopez has joined the St. Charles Herald-Guide as advertising director, taking over a position long held by Brent Madere.
News
Des Allemands home burns down during Isaac aftermath
After a long day of helping neighbors lay sandbags to prevent their Des Allemands community from flooding last Saturday, Robert Cornwell returned to his mother’s house on Folse Street and started dinner.
Lifestyles
Former DHS star fractures spine, recovering from surgery
Tulane University safety Devon Walker is recovering after undergoing an operation to repair a fractured spine he received in a helmet-to-helmet collision last Saturday in a game against Tulsa.