News
Ama and Luling residences substantially damaged by fire
Area firefighters fought blazes at residences in Luling and Ama that substantially damaged both structures. […]
News
Government
Animal shelter staff attends boot camp to prepare for hurricane season
St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter staff attended the Louisiana Partnership Animal Responder Boot Camp May 1-5 in Ruston for training. […]
Government
Owners of historic plantation site oppose Highway 90 detour
Luling residents Greg and Phoebe Cellos oppose the proposed U.S. Highway 90 realignment, arguing it would put the roadway within a “stone’s throw” of their historic home place and site of the original Mozella Plantation. […]
Business
Shell resumes control of Norco complex
In 1929, Shell purchased the refining company from which the city of Norco earned its name. And, in a sense, Monday marked a day where everything old became new again, and a community was reintroduced to its roots. […]
Crime
St. Rose man at center of 2015 drug bust sentenced
A St. Rose man from whose residence police reportedly seized 78 pounds of marijuana, 19 firearms and more than $36,000 in 2015 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. […]
Government
United Way’s ‘Aha’ moment on job training
It’s called the United Way Workforce Development Program, but its economic impact could be immeasurable to the people who get the help they need to improve their income. […]
Crime
Driver charged with texting in Destrehan bus accident
The driver of a Nissan Xterra is accused of texting just before hitting and then pushing a Honda Accord under a school bus at a regular stop around 3:14 p.m. Monday (May 1) on Ormond Boulevard. […]
Government
School tax renewals get voter approval
St. Charles Parish voters supported the 10-year renewal of two property taxes for public schools, according to Saturday’s unofficial but complete election results. […]
Government
Parish will seek state funding for 2 boat launches
The St. Charles Parish Council unanimously passed resolutions aimed at seeking state funding for two boat launches. […]