Government
Cochran keeps most of previous staff intact
Calling it “an honor” to announce executive staff and department heads, new St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran is laying the groundwork for his first administration. […]
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Crime
Boutte man accused of stalking, exposing himself
A Boutte man was arrested last week and charged with exposing himself to a female acquaintance. […]
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Community, ‘Angels’ mourn Luling boy who succumbs to rare genetic disorder
At a candlelight vigil held for Alex Oxford in Luling Friday, the family was astounded by the outpouring of love from people throughout the area who came to light a candle in memory of the once lively boy stricken by a rare genetic disorder called X-ALD. […]
Government
Corps begins reclosing spillway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gradually reclosing 200 bays of the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway, making way for the much anticipated fishing and crawfishing bounty expected with area flooding. […]
Government
Bridge work drastically changes plans for popular United Way race
While the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge will not be available for the United Way of St. Charles’ 20th Annual Bridge Run/Walk, those seeking to participate have no need to cancel those plans. […]
News
Sheriff says DOTD traffic plan will worsen bridge congestion
With road upgrade work on the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge to begin Sunday, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne chastised the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for excluding local agencies from providing input in a traffic re-routing plan that could cause substantial additional traffic congestion. […]
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Body of man from capsized boat identified
The body of a man lost when his workboat capsized in the Mississippi River near the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge on Dec. 30 has been identified as Jayme Swafford, 36, of Hammond.
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Crime
Sheriff’s Office warns of fake $100 bills circulating
Fake hundred dollar bills have been circulating after a Hahnville High School student purchased them over the internet and distributed them at school. […]
Business
New General Manager Brett Woltjen leads Norco Manufacturing Complex
It feels like home.
Brett Woltjen doesn’t hesitate when asked about his recent appointment as Norco Manufacturing Complex (NMC) general manager and relocation to Louisiana. […]