News
Sightings of rare brown widow spiders on the rise across state
Reports of deadly brown widow spiders are coming in from across the state and the arachnids are likely in the area, St. Charles Parish County Agent Renè Schmit said.
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News
Warm winter triggers termites to swarm earlier than usual
While warm winter weather caused termites to swarm earlier than usual, residents shouldn’t worry that home infestations will increase drastically this summer, according to St. Charles Parish County Agent Renè Schmit.
Government
Planning commish did not violate ethics law, judges say
The state’s Ethics Adjudicatory Board has ruled that a member of the St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission and his wife did not violate ethics law when they applied for and received a zoning change for property they own on Highway 90 in Luling.
Baseball
Tigers sprint into state tourney on 18-game win streak
After pulling off a huge upset over second-ranked Zachary on Saturday, the Hahnville baseball team is headed to the Class 5A state tournament for the first time since 2006.
Baseball
Destrehan season comes to end with extra-innings loss to Lafayette
It took two days, but sixth-seeded Lafayette High School knocked off Destrehan 3-2 last week in the bi-district round of the Class 5A playoffs.
Fishing / Hunting
Outdoor journalism contest now accepting entries
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA) is accepting entries for this year’s Youth Outdoor Journalism Contest sponsored by LOWA and the Louisiana Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) with support from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF).
Softball
Lady Tigers fall to Sam Houston in heartbreaker
The Lady Tigers came within six inches from winning their second-straight state championship when Alexandra Friloux was thrown out at the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning. […]
Baseball
Seniors come up big in Hahnville’s playoff win
Hahnville seniors Mike Ford, Travis Faucheux and Cody Farrell did all they could to extend their high school baseball careers, leading the Tigers past Covington 10-7 in the bi-district round of the playoffs on Tuesday. […]
Crime
Sheriff gets help in fighting crime
Sheriff Greg Champagne is showing us a new way to fight crime – by getting local citizens to help. […]