Government
13 members chosen for West Bank boat launch citizens committee
The much anticipated West Bank Boat Launch Citizens Advisory Committee has been named. […]
News
Government
Construction begins on I-310 project
Massana Construction has started work on a $609,155 project to install about three miles of median cable barriers along Interstate 310 in Luling. […]
Crime
Parish president had 3 different painkillers in blood sample, but no alcohol
Three prescription painkillers were found in St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran’s blood samples that were taken from his Sept. 2 arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
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Crime
Man found guilty of killing 16-year-old, dumping body in St. Rose
Daniel Beckley, the Kenner man arrested last year on the charge of murdering 16-year-old Jorion White and leaving her body in St. Rose, was found guilty of second degree murder and obstruction of justice Friday. […]
News
Track star’s family warns of depression, starts memorial fund
Hazel Lewis laughed as she fondly remembered the bright smile of her son, Semaj.
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Government
St. Charles deputy recounts last messages as hurricane devastates Puerto Rico
As Hurricane Maria’s 175 mile-an-hour winds ripped through Puerto Rico, Renee Kinler was communicating with her friends who had taken shelter in Yobocoa and were telling her they were afraid. Then the texts stopped. […]
Business
$7 million Killona landfill expansion gets approval
In a unanimous vote on Monday, the St. Charles Parish Council approved the estimated $7 million expansion of the KV Construction Debris facility in Killona. […]
Government
Work to begin on new, larger $1M Norco Library
Plans are underway to double the size of the Norco Library, an estimated $1 million project. […]
Crime
Boutte man sentenced to life in prison for murder
Larry Thompson of Boutte was recently sentenced to life in prison in connection with the 2014 Christmas shooting of 23-year-old David Scott of Houston. […]