Crime
Kidnapping case moves forward after court’s ruling
The case against a 21-year-old Reserve man accused of trying to kidnap a Hahnville student at gunpoint will move forward after a ruling by the state’s 5th Circuit Court of Appeal. […]
News
Crime
Dangerous synthetic marijuana on the rise
A new variant of synthetic marijuana may be coming to St. Charles Parish that could put emergency responders, and the public, in danger. […]
Crime
4 teens arrested in connection with 15 auto burglaries
Four teens were arrested in connection with 15 auto burglaries that occurred last weekend in Destrehan, according to St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne. […]
Business
Low gas prices offer little relief, residents say
The falling price of oil has resulted in low prices at the pump—in some cases, less than half what they were only six months ago. For the average consumer, low prices mean a savings of $750 this year, according to the latest report from the federal Energy Information Association. But for many, the savings are a mixed blessing. […]
News
Luling firefighter dies 2 months after being diagnosed with leukemia
Luling shift firefighter Joseph Riebow, 39, who’s fight against leukemia was documented in the Jan. 1 edition of the St. Charles Herald-Guide, died on Jan. 8. […]
Crime
Cell phone theft ring targets Walmart, 3 arrested
Three people have been arrested in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of cell phones from a Baton Rouge Walmart. […]
Crime
Man indicted on 2 counts of aggravated rape
A 54-year-old Destrehan man was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of aggravated rape. The alleged victims are both under the age of 10–one is related to the man and the other was a family friend. […]
News
Destrehan mother, 2 kids lose everything when fire guts home
A blaze last Thursday on River Oaks Drive in Destrehan has displaced a mother and her elementary-aged daughter and son. No one was injured, as the family was out at the time. […]
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Former DHS volleyball coach fought valiantly against cancer
Former Destrehan volleyball coach Denise Keller died Jan. 5 after battling breast cancer. According to family, the 49-year-old athlete did not go down without a fight. […]