Obituaries
Ben Brupbacher
Ben Brupbacher, 93, died peacefully at his home on Saturday March 26. […]
Month: March 2017
Crime
Hahnville man charged with attempted murder is career criminal
The Hahnville man booked with attempted second-degree murder is still awaiting trial in St. Charles Parish, but his rap sheet portrays a violent man with repeat offenses that even included neglecting his animals. […]
Government
With renovations done, library will celebrate re-opening in style
The St. Charles Parish West Regional Library is holding its grand re-opening festivities April 7 and 8, celebrating its return after being closed a year for renovations. […]
Lifestyles
Security measures hitting the mark at St. Charles schools
A safety audit of the St. Charles Parish Schools System revealed a 16 percent reduction in items deemed “unsatisfactory” from 2014 to 2016, according to a presentation made at last week’s meeting of the parish’s School Board. […]
Lifestyles
Hahnville man is a Jazz Fest Super Fan
When the schedule for this year’s Jazz Fest was released earlier this week, one can be almost certain Ellis Alexander cast a keen eye upon it and began making plans. […]
Business
Neighbors rally around Grand Ridge golf course
Today’s big story for the Grand Ridge Golf Club is buying back the swimming pool that had been sold in an attempt to save the site, but Robbie Gilbert says that’s just the beginning of the club’s comeback. […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles schools rank 4th in nation for tech
For many students of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, learning now includes using a Chromebook in the classroom. But it’s also a distinction that puts the system among the highest ranking in the nation for the use of technology in education. […]
Business
After 65 years Bosco’s Cleaners says goodbye
When Frank Bosco started a new business in Luling, he had no inkling it would last 65 years. But his grandson, Joey, never thought he would have the sad responsibility of having to close the doors of a beloved landmark in St. Charles Parish. […]
Crime
Trial set for former HHS teacher
The former Hahnville High School teacher booked on multiple charges in connection with alleged inappropriate behavior with a student will go to trial on Aug. 15. […]
Events & Announcements
Thousands running to ‘beat the bridge’ on Saturday
The “bridge is back” for the 21st Annual United Way of St. Charles Bridge Run/Walk scheduled April 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. […]
Columns
Temptations are always with us but so is God’s help to overcome them
By Wilmer L. Todd
Lifestyles
R.K. Smith announces February Tigers
R. K. Smith Middle School honored their February Top Tigers. Each advisory teacher chooses a student who demonstrates C.A.R.E.S. (Cooperation, Communication, Assertion, Responsibility, Engagement, Empathy, and Self Control). […]
