Government
Corps clearing land on Hwy. 90 for western levee
Many residents driving on Highway 90 near the Davis Pond Diversion think that the parish is already clearing land for a new boat launch. […]
News
Business
Bucket Brigade calls refineries unsafe, releases accident report
From 2005 to 2008, ten of the state’s largest refineries, two of which are in St. Charles Parish, reported over 2,000 accidents that resulted in the release of millions of pounds and gallons of pollutants near schools, waterways and neighborhoods, according to a report released by the Louisiana Bucket Brigade. […]
News
Drinkers get free ride during holidays
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office and Jake’s Towing are making sure residents have no excuse to drink and drive this holiday season. […]
Lifestyles
Battered woman’s life saved
For several years, 22-year-old Cora Shaw was living in a continual nightmare. […]
Emergency Info
Underwater
A 24-hour barrage of rain forced the closure of schools, businesses and roads across the parish and also caused the flooding of at least 35 homes on the West Bank. […]
News
IRS searching for 24 residents who are owed a total of $18,011
The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 24 St. Charles Parish taxpayers who are due a total of $18,011 in undelivered refunds. […]
News
Loan allows expansion of Hurst, J.B. Martin by adding new wings
The school board called a special meeting on Dec. 14 to consider taking out a $10 million loan to be used for major school improvements.
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Crime
Armed intruder killed
A St. Rose man shot and killed an armed intruder who had kicked down the rear door of his residence shortly before 1 a.m. on Dec. 15, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Crime
Sheriff: Burglaries may have been solved
A recent string of home burglaries that occurred mostly on the West Bank may have been solved last night, Sheriff Greg Champagne said. […]