Government
Marcel unseats Morel for Division E judgeship
Destrehan attorney Tim Marcel overwhelmingly defeated incumbent Judge Michele Morel Tuesday for the Division E judgeship, capturing more than 60 percent of the vote. […]
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Crime
Police presence will increase on Halloween
Thousands of children will don their scariest outfits and head to neighborhoods around the parish on Friday, hoping that they might be able to put enough fright in those homeowners to be rewarded with bags full of candy. […]
Crime
St. Rose teen pleads guilty after fatal shooting
A St. Rose teen convicted of principal to second-degree murder by a St. Charles Parish jury last September received a new trial last week and immediately pled guilty to manslaughter. […]
Government
Longtime board member faces outspoken board critic
In next week’s election, Milton Allemand is challenging, for the second time, incumbent Ellis Alexander for a seat on the St. Charles Parish School Board.
Lifestyles
Schools ranked 5th best
All except four schools in St. Charles Parish received an “A” grade, according to a report card released by the Louisiana Department of Education.
News
Woman falls off bridge while trying to catch cell phone
A woman was rescued by police officers and local firefighters after falling into Lake Pontchartrain while trying to catch her cell phone. […]
Government
Morel, Marcel in heated battle for judges
Judge Michele Morel and local attorney Tim Marcel have faced off against each other for the Division E judgeship before, but this November the two come into the race from different perspectives. […]
News
Early voting underway in St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish voters will select a new judge, School Board member and several justices of the peace and constables on Nov. 4, but early voting is now underway. […]
News
Law making it harder for teachers to earn tenure ruled constitutional
A law making it easier to fire tenured teachers and more difficult for new teachers to earn tenure has been ruled constitutional by the Louisiana Supreme Court, reversing an earlier ruling by a Baton Rouge district judge. […]