Crime
Heroin use on rise in St. Charles
Kim McElwee has been an assistant district attorney since 1985 when she began her career with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office.
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Battle isn’t over for former fire chief injured in fatal crash
The elderly driver who was injured when a St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office cruiser driven by Deputy Jeff Watson collided with his vehicle head-on in early August has still not recovered from his injuries. […]
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Student creates stunning project on own disease
On a Thursday afternoon, Kyle Monot was sitting at his dinner table holding a pencil over his workbook while he focused on finishing his homework. […]
Government
Shelley Tastet resigns from council
Shelley Tastet, who has served as councilman for District 2 in St. Charles Parish since 2007, has resigned due to medical reasons.
Crime
Task force will enforce fireworks ban
A special task force will patrol St. Charles Parish this weekend in order to enforce the parish’s fireworks ban, according to Sheriff Greg Champagne.
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Schools say safety priority following mass shooting
Parents of children who attend St. Charles Parish Public Schools received a voice message from Superintendent Dr. Rodney Lafon on Monday concerning the mass school shooting that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. last week.
Government
Parish names new director of Emergency Preparedness
The St. Charles Parish Council unanimously confirmed Ron Perry as the parish’s new director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Crime
Destrehan man reportedly had sex with 3-year-old, 16-year-old
A 30-year-old Destrehan man was arrested after police say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 3-year-old and a 16-year-old.
Government
Fisher-Perrier will replace Nuss as District 7 council member
Julia Fisher-Perrier has been chosen by the St. Charles Parish Council to replace Dennis Nuss as the District 7 representative.