Government
Luling park gets the go ahead
A long-awaited park is finally coming to the Willowdale/Mimosa area. […]
News
Government
Council overrides St. Pierre veto
The St. Charles Parish Council overrode a veto by Parish President V.J. St. Pierre that would have removed a cap on the pay raises he can give his top appointees. […]
Business
Cancer claims one of parish’s best-known Germans
On Nov. 14, a businesswoman who was one of the community’s most memorable characters passed away.
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Crime
Destrehan engineer gets 6-month sentence
Destrehan engineer Ray Davezac will spend six months in a halfway house and pay a $20,000 fine after he pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery by paying $5,000 to a car dealership to benefit former St. John Parish President Bill Hubbard.
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Government
Ministry makes sure Christmas doesn’t pass by children of inmates
A local church is doing their part to make sure that the children of prisoners across Louisiana will not miss Christmas this year. […]
Business
Black Friday: Retailers pull out all stops to lure shoppers
Several area retailers are trying to entice local shoppers with huge sales and specials on Black Friday, but most say that their busiest times are in the morning before residents head to larger retailers and in the evenings when they return.
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Government
Councilwoman urges railroad to cut down on wait times
For Councilwoman Carolyn Schexnaydre, the derailment of eight Canadian National train cars in Destrehan in late October was the final straw for the railroad company. […]
Crime
Man charged with ramming ex-girlfriend’s car
A 24-year-old Des Allemands man was arrested after authorities say he followed his ex-girlfriend and rammed the truck he was driving into the back of her car. […]
News
Essential items needed for soldiers
Christmas is the time of the year that most people get to spend spreading cheer and reminiscing with family and friends, but for thousands of soldiers overseas, that is not a possibility. […]