Government
Former Hahnville fire chief drops lawsuit
The former Hahnville fire chief who alleged he’d been threatened for exposing fraud in a wrongful termination lawsuit has dropped his suit and attempted to return to the department. […]
News
Government
DHS trainer, team doctor helps save life at football game
When Destrehan High School athletic trainer George McGovern arrived at St. Charles Catholic on Sept. 9, where he used to work in that same capacity, he thought he’d have a chance to catch up with some old friends and co-workers. He never thought he’d help save a life. […]
News
Battle for the Paddle moves to new location
For 16 years, the United Way of St. Charles’ Battle for the Paddle cook-off fundraiser has brought locals together to enjoy some great food, fun and music, all while contributing to a good cause. […]
Government
Utilities cited for doing work without a permit
When John C. Bivona of St. Rose cited concerns about AT&T’s heavy equipment damaging his property to recently install fiber optic cable in the area, he was told utilities have rights-of-ways that allow them to do this work. […]
Business
First Choice Credit Union begins $400K renovation
Investing $400,000 in a renovation of its Boutte location, Hahnville-based Total Choice Federal Credit Union anticipates occupying the new building by early November. […]
Business
TNT drama films in Norco
It was between breakfast and lunch when a Turner NOLA film crew walked into the Sub Express and Apple Street Diner in Norco. […]
Crime
7-year-old killed in suspected impaired driving crash
A seven-year-old Luling girl was killed around 5 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 24) when she was ejected from a vehicle that ran off LA 18 east and overturned several times. […]
Government
Councilman says 4 sites will be considered for boat launch
Following intense public scrutiny over the Hwy. 90 Boat Launch deal, the St. Charles Parish Council’s special projects committee will meet Monday to discuss at least four options that could lead to the development of a boat launch. […]
Government
Work beginning on third phase of Norco facelift
Norco’s downtown revitalization isn’t a historic movement, but it’s certainly a move toward reviving the appearance of a town that owes its founding to the New Orleans Refining Co.’s 1916 purchase of a sugar cane field for its oil terminal. […]