Government
Changing bridge cables proves difficult, costly
It took nine years, 19,000 tons of steel, 72 cables comprised of thousands of wires, 700,000 bolts and 3,000 tons of asphalt to bridge the gap between Luling and Destrehan. […]
News
Allen Lottinger
Investor group will buy Willowdale Country Club
Stockholders of Willowdale Country Club voted Tuesday night to sell the club’s assets to an investor group made up mainly of people who live in the vicinity of the club.
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Crime
Raceland man charged with rape of parish juvenile
A 30-year-old Raceland man has been arrested and charged with aggravated rape and indecent behavior with a parish juvenile, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
News
Street name could be changed to honor late judge
Sugarland Parkway in Luling could be in for a name change if the Parish Council votes for the measure at their Feb. 7 meeting. […]
Crime
Member of ‘Norco 4’ released on bond
One of the people arrested in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old Norco woman was released last week. […]
Government
Railroad reps tell council they will work to reduce crossing wait times
Railroad problems across the parish could be coming to an end thanks to a meeting that the Parish Council held with representatives from Union Pacific Railroad, Canadian National Railroad Police, Kansas City Southern Railway and the Federal Railroad Administration.
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News
Unique auction raises funds for brain-damaged toddler
A Luling couple has come up with a unique way to raise money to pay for medical treatments for their 2-year-old daughter, who nearly drowned in their backyard pool.
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Crime
4 sought after violent Des Allemands robbery
Police are searching for four men believed to be behind the violent robbery of a 20-year-old Paradis man on Sunday night. […]
News
Most don’t survive battle with river, experts say
With a current fueled by melting ice from the north, large debris that have traveled from as far away as Minnesota and freezing cold temperatures, chances of survival are minimal for anyone who falls into the Mighty Mississippi without a life jacket.
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