Crime
Suspected scammers turn out to be real American Legion
What was believed to be a telephone scam targeting senior citizens has actually turned out to be phone solicitations by an actual American Legion Post in Belle Chase.
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News
Crime
Auto burglaries on rise, lock doors sheriff urges
For years, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne has urged residents to lock their vehicle doors to prevent burglaries, but the crimes are still one of the most common in the area. […]
Business
Customers triple after Arc relocates to Hwy. 90
When the Arc of St. Charles relocated its Cajun Village re-sale store to Highway 90 in Boutte, they expected an increase in sales and donations.
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Government
St. Pierre will not take veterans tax credit
In a letter sent to area newspapers, Parish President V.J. St. Pierre said he will not take advantage of a measure that would allow disabled veterans to double their homestead exemptions if the move is approved by parish voters.
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Crime
Police: Intoxicated man lets young son drive him home
A Des Allemands man, who police say was intoxicated, was arrested after allowing his 12-year-old son to drive him home, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Crime
2 arrested after arson, murder
Two people have been arrested after the violent murder of a disabled 88-year-old St. Rose woman who was killed after her house was set on fire, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
News
Social media sites take over parish
Almost every organization, business and agency in the parish has reached out to local computer users in the past two years.
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News
DHS graduate killed in wreck
A 2009 Destrehan High School graduate was killed when the car he was driving crashed into a concrete light pole in New Orleans.
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Lifestyles
Disabled veterans may get tax credit
After the Parish Council gave it the OK on Monday, voters will decide whether or not disabled veterans will be able to double their homestead exemption to $150,000.
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