Government
Councilman Dennis Nuss will resign
St. Charles Parish Councilman Dennis Nuss will step down from his council seat on Dec. 4 to pursue a career opportunity in the Houston area.
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Government
$22 million for West Bank levee included in proposed budget
Parish President V.J. St. Pierre has released his proposed budget for 2013, which includes $22.6 million set aside for the construction of the West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee.
Fishing / Hunting
Luling hunter kills boar hog with bow
Warren Fremen Jr., of Luling, killed a 125-pound boar hog in Mississippi using a bow. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Anglers hit fishing jackpot in Lake Salvador
Late last week an east wind howled over Lake Salvador, but that did not stop Luling angler Bruce McDonald, his fishing buddy Andre Cambre and I from landing multiple species of fish – including more than 50 speckled trout – on an afternoon fishing trip. […]
Crime
Jury takes 13 minutes to find man guilty of dealing cocaine
A St. Charles Parish jury needed only 13 minutes to find a St. Rose man guilty of possession with intent to distribute cocaine on Monday.
Football
Destrehan falls to Bonnabel on fourth-quarter field goal
For the second-straight game, the Destrehan Wildcats (4-4, 2-2) let a win slip through their fingers, likely ruining their playoff chances in the process.
Business
Gamblers spend $28.5 million
Gamblers in St. Charles Parish continue to dump loads of money on video poker, with nearly $30 million spent on the machines in the last year.
Football
Destrehan’s goals still intact despite heartbreaking loss
All season long, Destrehan has been a strong football team in the second half, but the Wildcats failed to hang on to a 34-21 lead with only six minutes left in a stunning loss to East St. John last week. […]
Government
Parish voters must adjust to new district
Many voters in St. Charles Parish this year will have to adjust themselves to voting in a new Congressional district. […]