Crime
Armed robbers wait around for deputies
A Boutte resident was struck with a weapon several times during a home invasion in which men ransacked her home searching for money. […]
News
Business
Business ‘Simply Sweet’ for new Boutte bakery
For most businesses, there is a long grace period before the owner or owners begin to see a noticeable return on their investment. […]
Government
Construction spending falls to lowest level in 5 years
Residential construction spending continued to fall across the nation last month, which was the 21st consecutive monthly decline, putting that spending level at its lowest mark since September of 2003. […]
Government
Flood heights could rise
Residents in St. Charles Parish will soon find out if the Federal Emergency Management Agency will change the base flood elevations for the area. […]
Business
Company says it has the solution for Airline deaths
Nucor Steel Marion Corporation says they know exactly how to end deadly car crashes on Airline Highway (U.S. 61) in St. Charles Parish.
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Business
Grocery costs skyrocket due to gas, corn prices
High gas prices may seem like they only affect a person’s vehicle, but the increase is also causing havoc on everyday items that most residents need to survive. […]
Government
Davis Pond Diversion pumping at full force
A recent test run of the Davis Pond Diversion Project proved that the structure and ponding area can now accommodate the large capacity of river water it was designed to, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Crime
Group home sexual assault
The owners of a group home in Destrehan, which houses boys with mental disabilities and behavior problems, have been charged with abuse by the state.
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Government
Bring on the wall
It’s been almost three years since 1,400 residents living in the Bayou Gauche area signed a petition asking for flood protection for their homes and businesses. […]