Government
Federal ruling clears way for Willowridge levee construction
A federal judge has ruled in St. Charles Parish’s favor regarding a conservation easement that has held up construction of the Willowridge levee in Luling. […]
Year: 2013
Crime
Motorcyclist fired 2 shots at car, police say
Two men were driving down Mockingbird Lane in St. Rose’s Preston Hollow neighborhood when they say a motorcycle swerved past them and the driver fired two shots into their vehicle. […]
Crime
Sheriff launches internal investigation after prisoner escapes from parish jail
When Charles Conrad III escaped from the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center early last Tuesday morning he received help from another inmate and family members, but it may have been lack of oversight by prison staff that made it easier for him to break out of the facility to begin with. […]
Lifestyles
Boutte man to be featured in reality TV series
A local hunter is currently filming episodes for a reality TV series set in St. Charles Parish. […]
News
Gomez-Walker named new superintendent
The St. Charles Parish School Board did not have to look far to find the successor to Dr. Rodney Lafon when they named assistant superintendent Felecia Gomez-Walker as the new superintendent of St. Charles Parish Public Schools. […]
Lifestyles
Boutte native puts the bling in the New York art scene
Being atop the New York City art world is a long way from singing in nursing homes and still further is the dream of a young artist from a small town making it big in on of most important metropolises in the world. […]
Government
Parish council lifts ban on fireworks
The St. Charles Parish Council voted 5-2 to overturn a ban on fireworks for four days a year during the 4th of July and New Year’s holidays. […]
Crime
Man who raped ex-wife, caused manhunt sentenced
A 30-year-old Des Allemands man was sentenced to 15 years in jail after pleading guilty to forcibly raping his ex-wife in 2010. […]
Football
Devon Walker determined to overcome injury, continue education
Nearly a year ago Devon Walker was just beginning his last of year of football as a starting safety for the Tulane University Green Wave. […]