Crime
Woman found wrapped in shower curtain in apparent gas poisoning suicide
Authorities are investigating an apparent suicide behind a mechanic’s shop in Paradis that is thought to have been caused by gas poisoning. […]
Articles by Kyle Barnett
Government
Sheriff’s Office expansion includes training center
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has broken ground on a $6.5 million building that will include a new training facility. […]
Government
Construction shuts down Barton Avenue through May
The abrupt closure of Barton Avenue for road construction that will last through May has raised questions from locals about why prior notice was not given before the busy thoroughfare was shut down. […]
Government
Controversial ex-gov is early frontrunner for St. Charles’ congressional seat
The race for the 6th Congressional District has quickly become the point of focus for Louisiana’s midterm elections after former Gov. Edwin Edwards announced he would be running for the seat last week. […]
Crime
Clues still evasive in mysterious murder
It was 1982 when 18-year-old Michael Botsay was found next to the Destrehan Canal, dead from a bullet that entered his head at point blank range at his left temple and exited out his right temple. […]
Lifestyles
Teachers of the Year will represent St. Charles schools for statewide title
Three St. Charles Parish Public Schools teachers were recently named the top educators in their divisions by the school district. […]
Crime
Convicted child rapist eyed in 1978 murder
Nearly 36 years after the skeletal remains of 5-year-old Stephanie Hebert were discovered tied to a tree near the Mississippi River in Taft, a new suspect has emerged in her abduction and murder. […]
Government
Council cuts funding to farmers’ market
The German Coast Farmers’ Market was recently forced to take a 10 percent reduction in their subsidy this year after St. Charles Parish Council members raised questions about the market’s funding. […]
Government
Parish signs on for railway linking Baton Rouge, New Orleans
A railway that would pass through St. Charles Parish and connect Baton Rouge to New Orleans and the Louis Armstrong International Airport is only a parish away from coming to fruition. […]