Crime
Bayou Gauche man faces over 100 years in prison on child molestation conviction
John Elmer, 70, of Bayou Gauche was found guilty of four counts of child molestation on Jan. 24 by a St. Charles Parish petit jury. […]
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Supply down, demand up for crawfish
At this point in the year, the demand for crawfish is seemingly as high as it’s ever been locally, likely aided by the New Orleans Saints deep playoff run — and with Super Bowl Sunday approaching, that demand isn’t likely to dwindle. […]
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Witness recounts Thrift Village Drugs shooting
Shanna Green witnessed a man in a hoodie and the pharmacist of Thrift Village Drugs store in Luling wrestling at the store, and then “All you heard was ‘pow’ and the boy dropped to the ground.” […]
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Des Allemands Army vet calls amputation a good thing
People ask Juanita Partain if she gets depressed after the amputation of her right leg two years ago, but the 57-year-old U.S. Army veteran and Des Allemands woman is anything but. […]
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Shooting simulation preps for catastrophe
The screams and pleas for help from injured and panicked students to the armed officers flooding the hallways of Harry Hurst Middle School were jarring, as much so as the sound of fired rounds—thankfully, and mercifully, this was only a training exercise. […]
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Hahnville native loses fight with cancer, but leaves message of hope
Meghan Schexnayder Greco refused to be defined by cancer and even onto her death on Jan. 15 remained an inspiring figure of courage and passion. […]
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New Norco Library will soon open doors
The newly renovated 4,530-square-foot Norco Library will soon open its doors, more than doubling the size of the library that currently serves the area. […]
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River high, but no plans to open Spillway
Although early in the flood season, the Mississippi River is rising and has already overtaken Spillway Road in Norco. […]
Business
New pharmacy moving into Destrehan
With the recent closing of Destrehan Discount Pharmacy, Zack Duncan and Patrick Douglass saw a need within the community they could fill. […]