Crime
Task force will enforce fireworks ban
A special task force will patrol St. Charles Parish this weekend in order to enforce the parish’s fireworks ban, according to Sheriff Greg Champagne.
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Government
Parish names new director of Emergency Preparedness
The St. Charles Parish Council unanimously confirmed Ron Perry as the parish’s new director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Government
Fisher-Perrier will replace Nuss as District 7 council member
Julia Fisher-Perrier has been chosen by the St. Charles Parish Council to replace Dennis Nuss as the District 7 representative.
Boys Basketball
Destrehan stops two-game skid with 52-45 victory
The Destrehan boys basketball team halted a two-game skid by beating Central Lafourche 52-45 on Friday. […]
Boys Basketball
Hahnville rebounds to knock off Helen Cox, 51-47
The Hahnville boys basketball team rebounded from a tough loss to West Jefferson to knock off Helen Cox 51-47 Monday night. […]
Government
Gun control has to find the right people
It has been a grief-filled week gone by as residents of Newtown, Conn. began burying those who were shot to death by a person who was obviously mentally ill. […]
Crime
Norco man killed after fighting back against robber
A 21-year-old Norco man was killed Saturday night after he fought back against a gun-wielding robber who tried to enter his apartment, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Health
Early signs point to rough flu season
Parish residents are urged to get flu vaccines after officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that this year’s flu season is off to its earliest start in a decade.
News
Police offer free rides to holiday drinkers
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is making sure residents have no excuse to drink and drive this holiday season.