Health
Hospital expands cardiology program
Ochsner Health System and St. Charles Parish Hospital have announced plans to expand the hospital’s cardiology program in 2018. […]
Month: October 2017
Health
1-year-old with diseased kidneys fights for life, may need transplant
For Karen Bellow of Destrehan, January cannot come soon enough.
This is when Bellow’s young son, Jaxon, goes in for a medical checkup and ultrasound to determine the progress he’s made since his last kidney surgery in May of this year. Jaxon, who is just over a year old now, suffers from disease in both of his kidneys, specifically hydronephrosis and vesicoureteral reflux. […]
Crime
Slain Lafayette officer mourned by his Destrehan family
In the days unfolding since her brother’s death in the line of duty in Lafayette, Mandy Middlebrook-Lovett is in disbelief over all the good he did as a police officer. […]
Crime
Man convicted of child porn hangs himself in jail cell
A man convicted of producing child pornography and coercing minors for sex hung himself with the cord from a laundry bag in Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
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Lifestyles
Vial retires after nearly 60 years of practicing law
Leon “Sonny” Vial III had served four years as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot when he decided it was time for a career move. […]
Government
13 members chosen for West Bank boat launch citizens committee
The much anticipated West Bank Boat Launch Citizens Advisory Committee has been named. […]
Government
Construction begins on I-310 project
Massana Construction has started work on a $609,155 project to install about three miles of median cable barriers along Interstate 310 in Luling. […]
Crime
Parish president had 3 different painkillers in blood sample, but no alcohol
Three prescription painkillers were found in St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran’s blood samples that were taken from his Sept. 2 arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
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Lifestyles
LSMSA to host informational meetings for prospective students, parents
Prospective students and their parents should mark their calendars now to attend one of 12 informational meetings scheduled to be held this fall throughout the state to learn more about the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. […]