Lifestyles
Krewe of Lul: Grand Marshals Martha and Betty Champagne
By definition in Louisiana, a parade grand marshal is Mardi Gras royalty. […]
Articles by Anna Thibodeaux
Government
Fallen Heroes memorial expanding with more statues, benches
While law enforcement has been criticized nationally, St. Charles Parish has rallied behind its four officers who died in the line of duty, as well as support Officer Burt Hazeltine who survived multiple gunshots at a school crossing in Paradis in April. […]
Crime
Police chase causes school lock down
An attempted traffic stop by Louisiana State Police on I-310 turned into a police chase and school lockdown at about 10:43 a.m. today (Feb. 4).
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Crime
Fugitive arrested, accused of stealing from Catfish Festival
The Des Allemands man accused of stealing more than $12,000 from the 2014 Louisiana Catfish Festival and fleeing police has been arrested and charged with theft and writing worthless checks.
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Crime
New Orleans man accused of raping and kidnapping Norco woman
A New Orleans man accused of kidnapping and raping a Norco woman before allegedly throwing her out of his vehicle on I-10 has been arrested.
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Crime
DHS teacher-student sex cases are part of national ‘epidemic,’ expert says
Multiple teacher-student sex cases at Destrehan High School could be a “culture problem,” but these cases are more likely part of a national epidemic, according to a national expert. […]
Business
Serving up success at Rye Canteen
After years of running businesses for others, Barrett Roberts decided to give up sitting behind a desk and do something he’s always wanted to do – open his own restaurant. […]
Government
Cochran keeps most of previous staff intact
Calling it “an honor” to announce executive staff and department heads, new St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran is laying the groundwork for his first administration. […]
News
Community, ‘Angels’ mourn Luling boy who succumbs to rare genetic disorder
At a candlelight vigil held for Alex Oxford in Luling Friday, the family was astounded by the outpouring of love from people throughout the area who came to light a candle in memory of the once lively boy stricken by a rare genetic disorder called X-ALD. […]