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St. Charles Parish school children take a leap
St. Charles Parish Public Schools ranked fourth highest for “mastery” of the basic subjects in 2017-18 LEAP tests in Louisiana. […]
Articles by Anna Thibodeaux
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New Ashton Plantation lots nearly sold already
With contracts in hand on most of the 41 lots already, Ashton Plantation’s second phase is the latest indicator of St. Charles Parish’s housing market gaining momentum. […]
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Sales tax holiday stopped in Louisiana
Louisiana sales tax holidays are no more until 2025.
The tax holidays were slashed in a measure passed in the third extraordinary session of the Louisiana Legislature, which was aimed at quelling the state’s budget woes. […]
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Sheriff’s Office asks for help identifying suspect in Travel Center burglary
An unknown man burglarized a Pilot Travel Center in St. Rose on Sunday around 1:30 a.m. […]
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Destrehan man indicted on bank robbery
A Destrehan man has been indicted on one count of bank robbery. […]
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Luling company building super tug
Heralded as what will be “the most powerful ship-assist tug on the Mississippi River,” Bisso Towboat Co. is building what it considers the latest step up to its fleet. […]
Lifestyles
Former Sheriff recalls murder case and bank robber’s attempted escape
More than 40 years later, Charles Wilson reflects on the horrific case of two men who raped, tortured and killed an 11-year-old Luling girl that sent one man to prison for life while the other was executed for committing the same crime. […]
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This ‘Belle’ is victorious
When Haley Taylor was named a Victory Belle at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, it was proof that dreams do come true. […]
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Tax rate will remain same in 2019
St. Charles Parish’s 2019 property tax rates will not change, but they are expected to generate more revenue. […]