Crime
Daniel Deese sentenced to 40 years in prison
Sixteen-year-old Daniel Deese pled guilty to manslaughter in August and was sentenced on Wednesday to 40 years in prison – the maximum sentence. […]
News
Government
Councilman throws hat into race for Parish President
Qualifying for the October 22 election has ended and most races will have opposition against the incumbents. […]
Government
Council delays decision on new Des Allemands boat launch
The St. Charles Parish Council postponed a decision on whether or not to seek a grant for a new boat launch in Des Allemands due to concerns over the 2012 budget. […]
Government
Being dead isn’t excuse when it comes to parish grass ordinance
Alleged murderer Gary Farrell has been in a coma for more than a year, but that doesn’t mean his lawn can be neglected.
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Government
Courthouse must upgrade security, officials say
Now that the department of motor vehicles has been moved out of the St. Charles Parish Courthouse to a stand-alone facility across the street, parish officials agree that it’s time to enhance security at the government headquarters. […]
Government
Lee causes minimal damage, flooding in St. Charles
Tropical Storm Lee caused 200 power outages, partial flooding of two Norco homes and led to high water on 31 parish streets over the weekend. […]
Government
Expert says levee could push water into parish
While the Western Tie-In levee project is scheduled to be complete early next year, a retired surge specialist agrees with parish officials that it may put the parish at risk for flooding.
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Football
Destrehan football game postponed
Tonight’s Destrehan High School football game against South LaFourche has been postponed and tentatively rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. […]
News
HHS track causing a sticky situation
School officials are seeking a legal opinion because of the massive deterioration of the Hahnville High School track after only seven years of use. The track can no longer be used for meets because of the degraded surface structure.
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