News
$1 million Powerball ticket purchased in Destrehan
Louisiana Lottery officials are urging people to check their tickets after a $1 million Powerball ticket was purchased at the Circle K on Ormond Boulevard in Destrehan. […]
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Government
Does St. Charles need a paid fire department?
When Parish President V.J. St. Pierre first took office in 2008, he requested that the parish’s nine volunteer fire departments study the potential of transitioning from volunteer firefighters to a paid department. […]
Government
Some properties lose 30 percent of value in new assessment
During a break from an otherwise rainy day, Robert Taylor opened the mailbox in front of his home on Bayou Estates Drive in Bayou Gauche and pulled out a piece of mail containing his new flood insurance policy. […]
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Schools spent $22 million on retirement benefits last year
St. Charles Public Schools paid out over $22 million last year alone in pension payments and healthcare benefits for retired employees. […]
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Woman who jumped off bridge was former teacher
The woman who jumped off the Hale Boggs Bridge last Thursday was a former St. Charles Borromeo kindergarten teacher. […]
Crime
Former D.A. cleared in investigation, attorney says
According to his attorney, former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel has been cleared in an FBI investigation into abuse of power involving lowering criminal charges in return for sexual favors. […]
Government
New courthouse security upgrades call for one public entrance, bag X-ray
As a result of over a year and a half of research and study aimed at putting in place security measures to make the St. Charles Parish courthouse safer, a courthouse security committee is preparing to make suggestions for security improvements to the building in the next few weeks. […]
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All St. Charles students given option to graduate early
All incoming freshman to St. Charles Parish Public Schools have the option to graduate within three years as juniors. […]
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Police identify woman who jumped off Hale Boggs Thursday
The woman who jumped off the Hale Boggs Bridge Thursday evening has been identified as Debbie Johnson, of Destrehan. […]