Government
St. Charles Parish Council to consider tax increase
Without a tax increase, St. Charles Parish Council could be dealing with a projected $550,000 budget shortfall next year. […]
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Crime
Former teacher who confessed to sex with teen accuses him of blackmail
Former Destrehan High School teacher Shelley Dufresne, who pleaded guilty to having sexual relations with a male student in 2014, has accused this same student of bragging about those relations on social media and attempting to blackmail her in return for preferential treatment and better grades. […]
Government
Longtime clerk of court dies
Longtime St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court Charles Oubre passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 86. […]
Crime
Man charged with threatening police through social media
An Edgard man accused of making threatening comments to police officers through social media was arrested this week. […]
Crime
Two arrested in connection to burglary of State Trooper’s Destrehan home
Two teenage Destrehan residents were arrested Sunday night in relation to the burglary of a Louisiana State Trooper’s home last week in Destrehan. […]
Government
55% of residential property owners will see an increase on tax bill
Slightly more than half of St. Charles Parish residents are expected to see an increase in their projected property tax bill this year. […]
Crime
New Sarpy man faces up to 50 years jail time for dog fighting
A New Sarpy man has been charged with cruelty to animals, specifically using several dogs for fighting. […]
Government
Red light would have prevented death, says councilman
There is no doubt in St. Charles Parish Councilman Paul Hogan’s mind that Alfred Tregre of Des Allemands would be alive today had there been a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and LA 632. […]
Government
Pit bull rescued after owner does ‘home chop job’ on his ears
In the case of Vincent the pit bull mix, life has been largely trying. But you wouldn’t know it after spending a few minutes with him. […]