News
Deputy killed in car crash while responding to call for back up
A St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed in a four-car accident Sunday night on Paul Maillard Road in Luling while responding to a call for backup. […]
Month: August 2013
Government
Lawsuit could benefit our future
One of the biggest lawsuits in the history of the state is about to unfold as the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East prepares to go into the courtroom against many of the oil and gas companies that have produced along the deteriorating Gulf Coast of Louisiana. The prelude is just beginning and apparently the action could go on for a long time. […]
Columns
Flood protection district files surprise lawsuit
In a surprise move, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection District- East filed a lawsuit against scores of oil and gas companies to try to force them to pay what could be many billions of dollars to remediate deteriorated sections of Louisiana’s coastal wetlands. […]
Editorial
Tuition freedom issue gets recharged
While legislation granting university boards more control over tuition increases failed to gain the momentum needed in this year’s regular session, the issue is already picking up steam for a 2014 return. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 8-1-2013
•Sherri J. LeBlanc, 37, of 271 Marcia Drive in Luling, was arrested on July 25 and charged with DWI, simple obstruction of highway and open container. […]
Crime
Anatomy of a drug deal gone wrong
The discovery of a dead body in Destrehan in February set off a chain reaction that – with the help of a police informant – led to second-degree murder charges against one man and drug-related convictions against three other people. […]
Government
Assessor will open property tax rolls in light of Biggert-Waters Act
In the months following the bombshell announcement by FEMA that the Biggert-Waters Act may raise flood insurance rates thousands of dollars on some local property owners, St. Charles Parish Assessor Tab Troxler said his office was looking at new assessments for homes that would be negatively affected. […]
Lifestyles
106 families ordered to court to answer for school absences
In an effort to stem school absences, judges with the St. Charles Parish 29th Judicial Court have ordered 106 families to court and will make them sign an agreement that the students will attend school. […]
Baseball
14-year-old All-Stars win Babe Ruth state title
The St. Charles Parish 14-year-old All-Stars recently won the 2013 Babe Ruth state championship during the state tournament in Abbeville. […]