News
St. Charles power being restored
While slow-moving Tropical Storm Barry has left thousands without power in Louisiana, many St. Charles Parish residents are seeing the lights come back on. […]
Month: July 2019
News
St. Charles storm updates on evacuation, alerts, shelter, sandbagging locations
St. Charles Parish has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents who live in low-lying areas that generally have issues with flooding during heavy rain and storm surge events. […]
Obituaries
George Joseph Borne Jr
George Joseph Borne Jr., 87, passed away on July 6, 2019. He was a resident of Hahnville. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph Borne Sr. and Rose Dufrense Borne; brother, Farrell; and […]
Obituaries
Simon J. Dempster
Simon J. Dempster, 88, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. […]
News
St. Charles Parish issues voluntary evacuation for low-lying areas ahead of Tropical Storm Barry
St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran has issued a voluntary evacuation for parish residents who live in low-lying areas that generally have issues with flooding during heavy rain and storm surge events. […]
News
St. Charles Parish closures announced with Tropical Storm Barry
St. Charles Parish officials have announced several closures with Tropical Storm Barry. […]
Book Review
Book Review: Mortal Engines
Reviewed by Taylor Champagne In a futuristic steampunk version of London, written by Philip Reeve, young Tom Natsworthy dreams of becoming a historian. He longs to live a bigger life than the one in which […]
Baseball
Strong district tournament propels Destrehan to Legion state tourney
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to Tropical Storm Barry, the Legion state tournament has been rescheduled to begin on July 19. Destrehan scored three victories in Second District West tournament last week to advance to the American […]
Crime
Arrest made in connection with Willowdale burglaries
A Marrero man was arrested last week in connection with the burglary of several homes in the Willowdale subdivision in Luling, and authorities are asking those who are missing items to come forward. Richard Bearden […]