Crime
Local teenager stalked online by Metairie CEO
A Metairie man accused of cyber stalking a teenage girl is being held in the Nelson Coleman Correctional Facility on a $150,000 bond. […]
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Government
Council halts new projects in Ama
The St. Charles Parish Council approved a moratorium preventing new development in Ama until a land use study is complete. […]
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Candidates display grace under fire
The three candidates for parish president got their first chance to sway that elusive “undecided voter” during last week’s debate, as the trio spoke on a wide-range of topics from hurricane protection to their favorite high school football team. […]
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Video bingo process unfair to residents
Councilman Barry Minnich wants anyone interested in opening up future video bingo establishments in St. Charles Parish to come before the council for approval. […]
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River Parishes Community College awarded $17 Million for development
Sorrento, LA. River Parishes Community College received $17 Million as a result of the unanimous vote of Senate Bill 337 (Act 391) that was signed by Governor Blanco in July 2007. […]
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Councilman has signs burned, stolen from yard
As election races build-up momentum and anticipation in St. Charles Parish, one public official, Councilman ‘Ram’ Ramchandran is feeling the heat, literally – someone set his state representative campaign signs, posted in the front yard of his home in Destrahan, on fire. […]
Government
State regulators discuss national insurance issues
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon, along with state regulators from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Arkansas, and the Virgin Islands participated in a forum last week to discuss the insurance issues affecting hurricane-prone states. […]
Crime
Domestic violence cases spike since Hurricane Katrina
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office reports an increase in domestic violence cases since Hurricane Katrina and Lt. Pam Schmitt wants residents to know what to do if they are victims of these crimes. […]
Crime
Purse-snatcher charged with armed burglary
A Luling man recently arrested and held with a $430,000 bond has a lengthy criminal history, according to police reports. […]