News
How St. Charles Parish residents can donate to flood victims
Several St. Charles Parish businesses, churches, government agencies and residents are currently collecting donations for flood victims across the state of Louisiana. […]
News
News
Community rallies behind DHS grad injured in beach accident
Family, friends and others in the community have rallied around 21-year-old Sam Steib of Norco, who suffered serious injuries to his neck and spine due to a diving accident last week in Florida. […]
Crime
Metairie woman charged with stealing $52K from Krewe of Pygmalion based in St. Rose
A Metairie woman has been charged with felony theft of more than $51,830 from the Krewe of Pygmalion that lists its address as 10016 River Road, St. Rose. […]
Business
Norco reflecting on 100 years
It was 1916 when the New Orleans Refining Co. bought 366 acres of rice, indigo and sugar cane fields from the Good Hope Plantation that gave rise to a community that became known as Norco. […]
Government
Parish payroll detailed
While most “carry over” administrative employees maintained level salaries in Parish President Larry Cochran’s administration, many new hires started with level or lower pay and some with combined duties.
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Emergency Info
Parish president declares state of emergency as precaution
St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran has declared a state of emergency in response to the heavy rainfall as a precautionary measure with further rainfall anticipated this week.
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Emergency Info
Parish announces sandbag sites, road closures and areas with high water
St. Charles Parish officials have announced sandbag locations, as well as road closures and high water locations as water rises with ongoing heavy rain. […]
Crime
Army vet texts ‘Bye bye a-holes’ shortly before firing on Ashton Plantation home
Armed with a gun, a Molotov cocktail and two cans of gasoline, a Luling man fired nearly 40 rounds at the residence where his estranged wife was staying with her parents around 4 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 2). […]
Crime
Pokemon’s popularity leads to uptick in 911 calls
When it comes to Pokemon, they say you’ve “Gotta catch ’em all.” […]