News
Police: Bayou Gauche woman drowned while fishing
A woman was found dead this morning, her body floating in a canal off of Bayou Gauche Road. […]
News
Crime
Police: Homeless couple caught in Norco with stolen car, materials to make meth
A homeless couple from California was arrested after authorities say they were driving a stolen car in Norco filled with the chemicals and equipment needed to produce methamphetamine. […]
Crime
Luling man sentenced to 15 years for distributing child pornography
A 28-year-old Luling man was sentenced to 15 years in jail after pleading guilty to producing and distributing child pornography. […]
Government
Safety improvements coming to Hwy. 3127
Long-awaited changes are on the way to increase safety on Louisiana Highway 3127 between Luling and Killona. […]
Government
Council chairwoman, political newcomer battle for at-large seat
St. Charles Parish voters will head back to the polls on Saturday to decide the parish’s next at-large council member from the West Bank. Candidates Jarvis Lewis, 24, and District VII Councilwoman Julia Fisher-Perrier, 33, will face off in the runoff election. […]
Health
Voters will decide fate of ‘critical’ hospital tax
On Saturday, voters will decide whether or not to renew a St. Charles Parish Hospital tax that will generate $2.6 million per year and allow the addition of a third ambulance shift during peak service hours. […]
Crime
Prank double murder call was part of online game
St. Charles Parish deputies were called to the scene of a reported double murder in St. Rose on Saturday, but when they arrived they discovered that the call was a prank designed to draw SWAT team members and officers to the area as part of an online game. […]
Government
Flood protection for Montz highlights state bills aimed at St. Charles
Several legislative items are on the horizon for St. Charles Parish as the 2014 legislative session reaches its halfway point. […]
News
Solar panel company under fire for ‘unfair trade practices’
After a local solar panel installation company was named in a class action lawsuit this February, it appears many St. Charles Parish residents may be affected by what attorneys who brought the suit are calling unfair trade practices. […]