Crime
Second man arrested in break-in that led to death
St. Charles Parish sheriff’s deputies have arrested a St. Rose man for taking part in an attempted burglary that led to another suspect being killed by the homeowner. […]
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Government
Corps clearing land on Hwy. 90 for western levee
Many residents driving on Highway 90 near the Davis Pond Diversion think that the parish is already clearing land for a new boat launch. […]
Business
Bucket Brigade calls refineries unsafe, releases accident report
From 2005 to 2008, ten of the state’s largest refineries, two of which are in St. Charles Parish, reported over 2,000 accidents that resulted in the release of millions of pounds and gallons of pollutants near schools, waterways and neighborhoods, according to a report released by the Louisiana Bucket Brigade. […]
News
Drinkers get free ride during holidays
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office and Jake’s Towing are making sure residents have no excuse to drink and drive this holiday season. […]
Lifestyles
Battered woman’s life saved
For several years, 22-year-old Cora Shaw was living in a continual nightmare. […]
Boys Basketball
Wildcats cruise to holiday tourney win
The Destrehan Wildcats ran over Amite 59-41 for a first round victory in the Plaquemine Holiday Classic. […]
Boys Basketball
Destrehan girls don’t stumble in
The Destrehan Lady Wildcats have been impressive through the first two rounds of the Rumble on the River tournament, picking up wins over Doyle and McKinley. […]
Emergency Info
Underwater
A 24-hour barrage of rain forced the closure of schools, businesses and roads across the parish and also caused the flooding of at least 35 homes on the West Bank. […]
Health
H1N1 vaccine finally arrives, more eligible
From April to mid-November, close to 47 million Americans contracted the H1N1 flu virus, and while the pandemic has receded, another H1N1 wave could occur if vaccination rates slack off, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection. […]