Lifestyles
St. Joseph altars celebrate spirit, devotion, good fortune
Dating back to the 1700s, the St. Joseph Altar is celebrated by area Catholic churches and represents the devotion of Louisiana communities. […]
Articles by Anna Thibodeaux
Lifestyles
Local man fighting Lou Gehrig’s disease
When Morgan Hogan of Des Allemands was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s or ALS disease last year, a man full of life who loved to work and help others became the one who needed help. […]
Crime
Norco woman charged with vehicular homicide in fatal four-vehicle wreck
A Norco woman suspected of driving drunk and accused of causing a fatal four-vehicle wreck today (March 2) on I-55 north has been charged with vehicular homicide.
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News
Luling apartment complex damaged by fire
Around 1 a.m. today (March 2), the occupants of an apartment complex in Luling escaped a fire that substantially damaged the building.
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News
Remains of man missing since 2012 are identified
The remains of a man reported missing on Aug. 29, 2012 have been identified as Antoine Edmund Sr., 92, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. […]
Lifestyles
Lul ball draws 450 people, honored past royalty
When the Krewe of Lul decided to bring back its Mardi Gras ball this year to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the response came back loud and clear from an appreciative Luling. […]
News
Board concerned education secretary gunning for public schools
After a tough first week as U.S. secretary of education that included stating she’d be happy if her own department didn’t exist at all, St. Charles Parish School Board members added they don’t believe Betsy DeVos wants public education to exist either. […]
Government
Public Defender’s Office may cut people, lawyer pay
Dealing with a budget crunch, the St. Charles Parish Public Defender’s Office has put its 11 attorneys on notice of possible layoffs and salary cuts.
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Fishing / Hunting
Des Allemands fisherman says state is unfair
With a fast flick of his hand, Whitney Curole sent a large blue crab sailing into a white plastic basket as he sorted the last of the prized crustaceans at his Des Allemands dock operation. […]