Crime
Des Allemands man sentenced in BP claim fraud
A Des Allemands man has been sentenced to repay more than $28,000 and four-year probation after fraudulently claiming he lost income as a boat deckhand from the BP oil spill. […]
News
Government
Cochran addresses taxes at forum
A large crowd was assembled Wednesday morning at Belle Terre Country Club in LaPlace as all three River Parish Presidents sat together to speak to the River Region Chamber of Commerce as part of a Parish President’s Forum. […]
Government
Parish’s new bomb dog already called to active duty on 2 threats
Miki was considered a little “hyper” by the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) for people-heavy airports, but Lt. Jason Guidry said St. Charles Parish is fortunate to have this enthusiastic German short-haired pointer as its new bomb dog. […]
Crime
New Sarpy man who allegedly took son is in custody
A New Sarpy man sought in connection with allegedly taking his son in March from his mother’s residence in Texas has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals. […]
Government
Miller authors bill to restrict felons seeking office
Determined to prevent a technical error from overriding the will of Louisianans, Rep. Greg Miller, R-Norco, pushed a bill to affirm a constitutional amendment preventing convicted felons from holding public office for 15 years. […]
Crime
Montz man wanted for theft of an ATV
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Dwayne Jones, 17, of 121 Jenny Court in Montz. […]
Business
Monsanto’s $975M expansion will create 100 permanent jobs
After board approval Tuesday, Monsanto Co. announced that it will move ahead with a planned $975 million expansion at its Luling manufacturing site.
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News
Boutte woman dies in single-vehicle accident on LA 633
A Boutte woman died shortly after 1 a.m. today (April 9) when she was struck by a truck on LA 633. […]
Crime
Destrehan woman pleads guilty to selling illegal drugs as diet pills
A Destrehan woman and her accomplice have both pleaded guilty to federal charges of selling illegal drugs as “all natural” diet pills in a multi-state scheme. […]