News
River levels high, but Spillway won’t be opened
Only months after some of the lowest river levels ever were recorded for the Mississippi, the river is now experiencing above average levels for this time of year.
News
Crime
Court tosses out 75-year sentence
A 43-year-old man who was sentenced to 75 years in jail for molestation of a juvenile and sexual battery will be retried after his sentence was thrown out by an appellate court due to a technicality.
Crime
Arrest made in connection with West Bank burglary
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 29-year-old Waggaman man they believe could be responsible for up to nine home burglaries that took place in Luling and Ama in the last month.
Government
St. Pierre vetoes council ordinance mandating he sign lobbying contract
The third time was the charm for St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre, who finally had one of his vetoes stand regarding lobbying firm Tauzin Consultants.
Government
New juvenile jail will keep offenders off streets
St. Charles Parish has had a problem for years when it comes to juvenile offenders because the parish does not have beds dedicated solely for children who are jailed for crimes.
Government
Councilman demands answers on Hidden Oaks donation
Councilman Paul Hogan says Parish President V.J. St. Pierre did not properly carry out his duties when he didn’t challenge the warranty of a donated neighborhood in a move that may eventually cost taxpayers thousands of dollars.
News
Car used in fatal crash stopped by St. John Sheriff’s deputies only hours before
The St. John Sheriff’s Office apparently gave a LaPlace woman accused of killing three people, including a pregnant woman, in an accident on Airline Highway in Norco control of the car after arresting the car’s original driver only hours earlier. […]
Crime
Burglar breaks into another West Bank home
Another West Bank home was burglarized yesterday, bringing the total to nine break-ins in less than a month.
Government
FEMA deadline passes with no new flood rates
After indicating they would release new flood insurance rates by June 1 to be applied to local homes under the Biggert-Waters Act, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has said the release of that information will now be delayed.