Government
$3.7 million Luling drainage project complete
Two pumping stations on the West Bank will function much more efficiently during heavy rainfall thanks to the installation of automatic bar screen cleaners. […]
News
Crime
Arrest made in rape of 8-year-old parish boy
A Gonazales man has been arrested and charged with raping an 8-year-old boy three times, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Government
Transit system off to speedy start
The new River Parishes transit system got off to a quick start in its first year, delivering 13,331 one way trips to residents in St. Charles, St. John and St. James parishes. […]
Crime
Gretna officer booked with false imprisonment
A Luling man who served as a reserve Gretna police officer was arrested after pulling over a woman he believed was following him in regards to a child custody case and telling her to stay away, according to authorities. […]
News
Parish auctions off vehicles, equipment
Cars, trucks, lawn mowers, computers and heavy equipment like excavators and tractors will be auctioned off on May 1 by St. Charles Parish. […]
Crime
Man charged with killing neighbor, pistol-whipping wife
A 59-year-old New Sarpy man who believed his wife was having an affair with a neighbor killed the man last week by shooting him three times, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Government
Work underway on Destrehan pump station
An $18.8 million pump station that will help drain water from Prospect Avenue in Norco to Interstate 310 in St. Rose is now under construction and should be completed by September 2011, according to Steve Wilson, president of the Pontchartrain Levee District. […]
Government
Builder picked for $1.2 million Paradis Library
The St. Charles Parish Council authorized a contract with Lamar Contractors for construction of a new Paradis library. […]
Crime
73-year-old Grandma arrested for drugs in home
A 73-year-old Des Allemands woman and her 20-year-old grandson were arrested after nearly $10,000 worth of drugs were found inside their home, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]