Crime
Woman doctor-shopped in 2 states, police say
Police have arrested a Des Allemands woman they say traveled to doctors in Louisiana and Texas to have multiple prescriptions filled and would then sell some of the drugs.
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Crime
Police on lookout for man who made lewd gestures
A woman shopping at Winn-Dixie in Destrehan told police that a man parked behind her and began making lewd and obscene comments.
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Government
New animal shelter gets builder
St. Charles Parish Animal Control workers will soon say goodbye to the building that has housed stray cats and dogs in the parish for nearly 30 years.
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Government
$510 million Waterford project delayed until ‘12
A $510 million project that called for the replacement of both steam generators and the pressure head at Waterford 3 this year has been delayed until the fall of 2012, according to Entergy spokesman Carl Rhode.
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Government
Spending bill would limit state funding to schools
A spending plan for public schools is advancing through the Louisiana legislature that would keep state funding per student for public schools at the same amount for the third year in a row. […]
Lifestyles
Father’s Day Photo Contest
Do you know a great father-and-son duo or grandfather-son-grandson trio? […]
Crime
Police still searching for alleged credit card thief
Authorities are still searching for a woman they believe used a duplicated credit card at two Wal-Marts to charge more than $1,000 of merchandise.
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News
Plantation will show off new attractions during Family Day
For the first time ever, Destrehan Plantation will host Family Day, billed as a way for residents to take a look at all the plantation has to offer for a low price while participating in free horse rides, games and giveaways.
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Crime
Grandma tried to cover up dog attack, police say
A grandmother has been booked with second degree cruelty to a juvenile after authorities say she failed to seek treatment for her handicapped granddaughter, who had been attacked by a dog. […]