Crime
Luling man convicted of rape after falling asleep in victim’s home
A Luling man is facing life in prison after a St. Charles Parish jury found him guilty of aggravated rape and aggravated burglary. […]
News
Crime
Roofer’s sexual battery sentence reduced by 65 years
A Destrehan roofer who was sentenced to 75 years in jail for a sex crime before receiving a new trial due to a technicality will now only serve a 10-year sentence. […]
News
HBO crime drama shows off St. Charles, local actors
As the new HBO series “True Detective” enters its third week, those who live in St. Charles Parish will notice familiar sights, and faces, from around the parish being showcased in each episode. […]
Government
St. Charles finally breaks ground on Luling levee
Trees snapped and fell to the earth as excavators cleared an area in preparation for construction of the Willowridge Levee in Luling. […]
Crime
Report: Deputy killed in Luling crash was traveling 90 mph, activated emergency lights right before impact
A St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s deputy who was killed in a wreck on Paul Maillard last year was traveling 90 miles per hour at the time of impact, not wearing his seat belt and did not have his emergency lights or sirens activated until .88 seconds before the crash, according to a report obtained from the Louisiana State Police through a public information request by The St. Charles Herald-Guide. […]
Government
Courthouse entrance closes to add X-ray machine, metal detector
The St. Charles Parish Courthouse entrance near the Tax Collector’s Office will close from Jan. 27 until May 27 for the creation of a security checkpoint. […]
Government
Rental rates set for meetings, parties at community center
Rental rates have been set for the new St. Charles Parish community center that allow the $10.5 million facility to be used by the public for wedding receptions, concerts and meeting space. […]
Crime
Supreme Court rules that 3 locals serving life in jail will not have cases reviewed
The Louisiana Supreme Court has decided that those serving life sentences for crimes committed when they were juveniles will not receive a mandatory review of their cases. […]
Business
Plans underway to build heliport near Luling schools
Plans are underway for construction of heliport that would be located near I-310 in Luling. […]