Columns
EDC endorses two propositions on Tuesday’s ballot
The St. Charles Parish Economic Development Council (EDC) has endorsed the parish’s fire protection tax and renewals of the road maintenance trust fund. […]
Year: 2018
Crime
Destrehan man sentenced for armed robbery of Birdie’s
A Destrehan man will serve five years in prison after pleading guilty to a count of first degree robbery, stemming from the armed robbery of a Destrehan business in January of last year. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports – November 1, 2018
Arrests Kayte Cummings, 27, of 514 Milling Ave. in Luling, was arrested Oct. 25 and charged with identity theft under $300 and theft up to $750. Greg Gonzales, 32, of 319 Ormond Meadows Drive in […]
Columns
Self-discipline, not instant gratification, is the key to true happiness
In the 6th chapter of Matthew Kelly’s book Perfectly Yourself, he makes this statement about people in our world today. “Our culture often prescribes instant gratification as a cure for our deep desire for happiness. […]
Crime
Man gets 20 years in prison for raping special needs adult
A LaPlace man who last year was accused of raping a special needs adult in St. Charles Parish was sentenced to 20 years in prison. […]
News
Remembering Punk: A longtime servant of the people
A longtime public servant of St. Charles Parish, Albert “Punk” Laque Sr. will be remembered as a man passionately dedicated to helping others. […]
Allen Lottinger
Too many hatreds taking place on earth
In an unspeakable act of hatred against Jews, a terror attack took over a synagogue in Pittsburgh this past week where at least 11 people were killed in an unspeakable act of hate. The Anti-Defamation League has called it likely “the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States.” […]
What's Happening
Nov. 20 – Guild ‘Paint Out’
The St. Charles Art Guild is hosting a free oil pastel “Paint Out” on the grounds of Destrehan Plantation on the Westbank River Road Tuesday Nov. 20 as part of its 50th Anniversary Year Celebration. […]
Football
Hahnville shines in Robison’s debut, Tigers trounce Bourgeois to cap regular season
Near the end of the first half of Hahnville’s game at H.L. Bourgeois, wide receiver Corey Lorio hauled in a touchdown pass on a fourth and 17 that gave the Tigers a four-touchdown lead—the pass […]