News
Superintendant denies charges that teacher certification on chopping block
The Louisiana Department of Education is denying that there were ever talks to do away with teacher certification altogether in public schools.
News
Crime
Vandals strike Mimosa, Bayou Gauche street signs
After several street signs were vandalized in Luling and Bayou Gauche, St. Charles Parish is asking for the publics’ help in locating those responsible.
Government
No end in sight for lawsuit pitting parish against Landrieu
When former St. Charles Parish councilman Marcus Lambert nominated local businessman Neal Clulee to serve as the parish’s appointee to the New Orleans Aviation Board, no one could have anticipated the ensuing struggle that would soon evolve. […]
Lifestyles
Man treks 600 miles after friend dies of cystic fibrosis
Earlier this week, you may have seen a man with a long beard, wearing a neon green track shirt running along Highway 90 through St. Charles Parish.
Government
Residents urged to call EOC to report railroad blockages
After a train blocked the Ormond Boulevard crossing for more than 40 minutes on Saturday, Councilwoman Wendy Benedetto is urging residents to call the parish’s Emergency Operations Center to report blockages longer than 20 minutes.
News
Group seeks to reach at-risk youth in Preston Hollow
A meeting in response to recent violence in St. Rose was held last week by local residents.
Crime
Sheriff’s Office seeks help solving Norco murder
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in solving a Norco murder that occurred in December.
Government
Fisher-Perrier wins 7th district council seat
While three candidates will battle it out for St. Charles Parish’s 2nd District council seat, Julia Fisher-Perrier was named the new councilwoman for District 7 after no one else qualified to run against her. […]
Government
3 vie for council’s 2nd district seat
Three candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the St. Charles Parish Council’s 2nd District seat, which became open when former Councilman Shelley Tastet resigned for health reasons in December.