Crime
Suspected theft ring targets Luling vehicles
A theft ring operating out of New Orleans East is suspected of attempting to steal four vehicles over the weekend in St. Charles Parish. […]
News
Government
Crew doubled to ease Mimosa traffic woes in Luling
When the swimming club meet traffic clogged the last road into a section of Mimosa Park Subdivision last Wednesday, residents went ballistic and furiously approached St. Charles Parish government officials for a solution to their perfect traffic storm problem. […]
Crime
St. Rose man accused of burning down home
Witnesses reported seeing a St. Rose man douse a house with gasoline that soon after was engulfed in flames last Wednesday, leading to area firefighters’ three-hour fight to bring the fire under control. […]
Crime
Convicted Destrehan sex offender sentenced to 20 years for sexual battery
A 54-year-old Destrehan man found guilty of oral sexual battery of two juvenile girls was sentenced to 20 years in state prison. […]
Business
Blue Bell to occupy its Luling distribution center this year
Blue Bell Creameries production will likely be idle for months until life-threatening bacteria is removed from its plants, but the creamery says it’s looking ahead and plans are to occupy its Luling distribution building this year. […]
Business
Area program brings 3 new homeowners to Luling
Family Resources of New Orleans will celebrate National Homeownership Month by cutting ribbons on three newly built houses and breaking ground for two additional houses – all in Luling. […]
Government
St. Charles Parish’s EOC director warns ‘It only takes one storm’ so be prepared
Although a mild hurricane season is anticipated this year, St. Charles Parish’s emergency preparedness director warned every effort should be made to avoid residents developing a false sense of security. […]
Crime
Auto burglaries remain on rise in SCP, Sheriff advises to ‘lock it up’
With auto burglaries on the rise in St. Charles Parish, Sheriff Greg Champagne is advising residents to be alert and lock the doors. […]
Government
St. Charles Parish Council approves agreement for Ed Reed playground in St. Rose
It took some negotiating, but the St. Charles Parish Council came to a much welcomed agreement with the Elkinsville Cemetery Association and Ed Reed Foundation that will create a long desired playground. […]