Government
Parish’s pilot wetlands program to be featured on PBS
A pilot program on wetland restoration in St. Charles Parish being called “a game changer” is expected to air in a special on PBS. […]
Articles by Anna Thibodeaux
Business
Wal-Mart evacuates for bomb threat
Wal-Mart customers and employees were evacuated from the Boutte store today (Thursday) after receiving a bomb threat. […]
Business
Cox closes local office
Cox Communications customer are being routed to neighboring offices and online services since closing its offices in St. Charles and St. Bernard parishes due to low traffic. […]
Business
No layoffs expected as Shell takes over Norco refinery
Royal Dutch Shell and Saudi Arabian Oil Co. have signed a letter of intent to end their 18-year refining and marketing partnership in a major global deal, but it should be business as usual for the Norco Manufacturing Complex – at least for now. […]
Lifestyles
Father Akordor finds new family
When Father Ed Akordor accepted the bishop’s invitation to pastor Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Norco, the move represented a good opportunity to fulfill his perception of what a priest ought to be for his church. […]
Lifestyles
DHS Wildcats going to World Robotics contest
Huddled in the pit, Destrehan High School’s Wildcats Robotics team was still glowing over their robot having put nine balls in the tower in their first match at the Bayou Regional in Kenner. […]
Health
S. La. named possible Zika outbreak hot spot in national study
A national study lists South Louisiana among the projected hot spots in the U.S. for a possible Zika outbreak. […]
Crime
Sex offender may get up to 99 years even as child recanted
Despite the victim recanting her testimony against Fabian Celestine, a jury found him guilty of oral sexual battery of a child in less than 25 minutes of deliberation. […]
Lifestyles
DHS helps float PT-305 boat
From torpedo powerboat in Europe to oyster boat on the Chesapeake Bay, PT-305 was headed to retirement when those passionate about saving the 73-year-old ship stepped in to ensure it would not be lost. […]