Crime
Men plead guilty in connection with theft of prostitute
Two men who police say lured a prostitute to an Ama home in order to rob her were sentenced to six months in prison after both pleaded guilty to amended charges.
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Crime
Teen curfew will be strictly enforced this summer
A day after 12 cars were burglarized near apartment complexes on Woodland Drive in Boutte last Wednesday, Sheriff Greg Champagne sent out an email alert warning residents about the parish’s curfew law.
Crime
Police: Boutte man fires shots at co-worker
A Boutte man was allegedly shot at several times by a co-worker hours after the two got into an argument about money, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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HHS grad wins $10,000 on national TV show
Though Bayou Gauche native Abby Thibodaux is only 21 years old, she has already scratched off one of the biggest items on her bucket list – appearing on CMT’s “The Singing Bee.”
Business
Flare incident at Shell raises questions
Intense flaring and plumes of smoke that occurred over a two-day period at Shell Chemical at the Motiva Enterprises facility in Norco last week have been blamed on a storm that resulted in a mechanical breakdown. […]
Crime
12 auto burglaries reported in Boutte
Nearly 12 cars were burglarized near apartment complexes on Woodland Drive in Boutte early Thursday, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Government
Council asks state to prevent U-turns on portion of U.S. 90
The St. Charles Parish Council is urging the state to install “No U-Turn” signs along Highway 90 in Luling between Barton Avenue and Coronado Drive.
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Sightings of rare brown widow spiders on the rise across state
Reports of deadly brown widow spiders are coming in from across the state and the arachnids are likely in the area, St. Charles Parish County Agent Renè Schmit said.
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Warm winter triggers termites to swarm earlier than usual
While warm winter weather caused termites to swarm earlier than usual, residents shouldn’t worry that home infestations will increase drastically this summer, according to St. Charles Parish County Agent Renè Schmit.