News
Councilman on a mission
For the past year, Councilman Shelley Tastet has been the main cog in a program that has led to the destruction of 24 abandoned homes and trailers, many of which have been used as crack houses. […]
News
Government
Parish DA inducted into justice hall of fame
St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel, who has served in his post for 31 years, was recently inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame.
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News
Sheriff turns builder over to attorney general
Construction on a new 39,000 square-foot law enforcement complex should begin this month after Sheriff Greg Champagne signed a contract with Aegis Construction Company, who submitted the second-lowest bid for the project. […]
Government
Airline Drive now open after truck fire
Firefighters took on a truck fire early Wednesday that closed Airline Drive near Almedia Road. […]
Emergency Info
Airline Highway near Almedia Road closed
The St. Charles Parish EOC reports that Airline Highway near Almedia Road in St. Rose is closed entirely due to a vehicle fire. […]
Government
Future of crime fighting
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has chosen a builder for their new 39,000 square-foot law enforcement complex, Sheriff Greg Champagne said. […]
Business
Tax holiday a boon to businesses
Furniture, school supplies, hurricane protection items and even alcohol and tobacco products are just a few of the many items that will be available tax free next weekend after the Parish Council, the School Board and the state suspended their sales taxes. […]
Business
50 set to sue Dow
Fifty residents that say they were exposed to ethyl acrylate fumes after a leak at Dow have retained the legal services of New Orleans attorney Frank D’Amico, Jr. […]
Crime
Arrest, seizure of getaway car appear to stop rash of break-ins
Nine vehicles in the Willowdale, Willowridge and Lakewood Drive area were broken into last weekend, which continued a string of car burglaries that began in May but increased in June and July. […]