News
Man killed in St. Charles Parish crash
A fatal two-vehicle crash in St. Charles Parish claimed the life of a St. James man Tuesday night. […]
News
Crime
Des Allemands mother welcomes indictment in daughter’s brutal murder
It has been a hard wait for Jolene Dufrene, but she welcomed the news that the New Orleans man accused of brutally murdering her daughter in June has been indicted on multiple charges. […]
Government
Parish president victory still sinking in for Cochran
Larry Cochran is still getting used to the election results that say he won the St. Charles Parish president race, but that didn’t stop him from having a “great” meeting with outgoing President V.J. St. Pierre and setting up his transition team. […]
News
Single parents hold flea market for holiday help
Tommacenia Sumlin is still glowing over how she earned some holiday money at a flea market that helped her afford Christmas gifts for her children and even get ahead on some bills. […]
Government
St. Charles Parish marks $100M in grants for upgrades
At $100 million awarded for 170 projects since 2008, the parish’s Grants Office is often praised for generating new dollars in one of St. Charles Parish government’s top three sources of funding – grants. […]
Government
St. CharlesParish supports law enforcement
While law enforcement has been criticized nationally, St. Charles Parish has rallied behind its four officers who died in the line of duty, as well as support Officer Burt Hazeltine who survived multiple gunshots at a school crossing in Paradis in April. […]
Government
Cochran wins race for St. Charles Parish president
Larry Cochran, D-St. Rose, took the lead and kept it for a win as St. Charles Parish president with 8,829 votes over opponent Terry Authement, R-Boutte, who got 6,914 votes in today’s runoff race. […]
Health
Parish cancer patients to get additional care
Ochsner Health System recently announced a $20 million donation – the largest in the history of the organization – from New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owners Gayle and Tom Benson to expand cancer care services and advance clinical research within the Gulf South region. […]
Government
Council approves $92.5M budget
At $92.5 million, the 2016 budget for St. Charles Parish includes levee system projects, a new parish District Attorney’s annex and additional personnel for the Public Works Department. […]