Crime
Husband charged with shooting wife, himself
Police say that a 46-year-old Norco man allegedly shot his wife in the head with a shotgun before shooting himself in the face with the same weapon yesterday.
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Fishing / Hunting
Luling angler hooks gold disk after Venice Slam win
Luling’s Julie Hebert beat out 21 anglers from across the country to claim the top prize in the Venice Slam Tournament, which is sponsored by the International Women’s Fishing Association. […]
Our View
Lafon rewarded with four more years
The St. Charles Parish School Board has extended Rodney Lafon’s contract as superintendent for four more years – and for good reason. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Office visits every home to warn of car break-ins
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne has dispatched employees to every home in the parish in order to get the word out about vehicle burglaries.
Lifestyles
Catfish Festival hopes to lure more visitors in June
For the first time in June, thousands of people will head to Des Allemands to pay tribute to the area’s fishing legacy by enjoying a wide variety of tasty dishes including catfish platters, catfish sauce piquant and catfish po-boys during the Louisiana Catfish Festival. […]
Crime
4 alligators shot dead, dumped at Hahnville boat launch
Four alligators were found shot dead last week at the Highway 3127 boat launch in Hahnville.
Government
Registrar releases election schedule
It’s an important election year, which comes to a climax in November and December. And it is hopeful that local residents will start getting prepared well in advance. […]
News
Police say speed factor in 2 fatal crashes
Two fatal crashes, one in Paradis and another in Norco, are being blamed on high speeds, according to the Louisiana State Police.
Government
Plant loss in Cataouatche not cause for concern, biologist says
Boaters in Lake Cataouatche have noticed that submerged plants in the popular waterway seem to be disappearing, but a biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says that residents shouldn’t be too concerned.