News
Ama family says Fabre should apologize for misleading brochure
The Landry family wants Councilman Brian Fabre to apologize for using a photo in his brochures that suggest they are in support of his political campaign. […]
Articles by Shonna Riggs
Crime
Local teenager stalked online by Metairie CEO
A Metairie man accused of cyber stalking a teenage girl is being held in the Nelson Coleman Correctional Facility on a $150,000 bond. […]
Government
Council halts new projects in Ama
The St. Charles Parish Council approved a moratorium preventing new development in Ama until a land use study is complete. […]
News
Video bingo process unfair to residents
Councilman Barry Minnich wants anyone interested in opening up future video bingo establishments in St. Charles Parish to come before the council for approval. […]
Social
40 parish residents make way to Jena rally to offer support
A bus filled with 40 African-American residents from St. Charles Parish headed to Jena on Sept. 20, to join crowds of thousands of protesters from all across the country, and chant in raised voices, “Free the Jena 6.” […]
News
Councilman has signs burned, stolen from yard
As election races build-up momentum and anticipation in St. Charles Parish, one public official, Councilman ‘Ram’ Ramchandran is feeling the heat, literally – someone set his state representative campaign signs, posted in the front yard of his home in Destrahan, on fire. […]
School
Allemands Elementary able to improve scores because of parent, teacher support
Allemands Elementary, nestled in a quiet corner of St. Charles Parish in Des Allemands, received an exemplary rating from the Louisiana Department of Education for the 2006 to 2007 school year. Marsha […]
Crime
Domestic violence cases spike since Hurricane Katrina
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office reports an increase in domestic violence cases since Hurricane Katrina and Lt. Pam Schmitt wants residents to know what to do if they are victims of these crimes. […]
Health
Local doctors note increase in child obesity
Overweight children are at risk for serious health conditions like type two diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol – all once considered exclusively adult diseases. […]