Crime
Parish’s crime rate down thus far in 2021
Crime in St. Charles Parish over the first six months of 2021 is down more than 22 percent from last year, according to F.B.I. statistics. […]
Articles by Ryan Arena
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Destrehan to be tested early and often in 2021 schedule
Marcus Scott guided the Destrehan Wildcats to the Class 5A state semifinals in his first season as the program’s head coach, continuing what’s become an astounding string of deep playoff runs for the team – DHS has reached at least the semifinal round in six of the past seven seasons. […]
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TV romance films for second season in Norco
The streets of St. Charles Parish are increasingly offering a reminder that Louisiana’s “Hollywood South” moniker is in no way a thing of the past. […]
Baseball
Marceaux signs rookie deal with MLB’s Angels
Last month, Landon Marceaux capped off his best season as a member of LSU’s pitching rotation in style – the Tigers’ ace was selected in the third round of the MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels. […]
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Luling Elementary teacher shows students the ‘why’ first
Jennifer Saldana was always a strong language arts student, but she admits when it came to math, she had her struggles growing up. […]
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Former hospital CEO mourned after passing, remembered as trailblazer
Many are mourning the recent passing of Federico “Fred” Martinez, the former longtime CEO of St. Charles Parish Hospital. He leaves a legacy that won’t soon be forgotten. […]
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Following in father’s footsteps, band director teaches life lessons through music
Music is one thing that always made sense for Michael Danigole. […]
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After her own teacher helped her find confidence, Mimosa educator pays it forward
As a child, Jamie McGowan loved to play teacher. But it was playing a different role, ironically, that truly set her down the path of becoming an educator. […]
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Hahnville High welding teacher helps students develop plan, find success
While Chris Henning teaches welding classes at Hahnville High School, his course isn’t limited to just the finer points of that trade: he aims to help students find direction, and more importantly, a plan. […]