News
Robbed at gunpoint, victims speak out
Sheriff Greg Champagne urged residents to be on guard after two armed robberies occurred in Destrehan and New Sarpy on the evening of July 11. […]
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New restaurant opens in former Sal’s location
“We’re bringing hospitality back!” is the motto of St. Charles Parish’s newest restaurant 90 West, which is taking over the former Sal’s location on Highway 90 and hoping to become a staple among area residents. […]
Crime
Cabdriver jailed in I-10 shooting
A Terrytown cabdriver was arrested and booked with attempted manslaughter after allegedly firing 4 shots at a car carrying 4 passengers including 2 children. […]
Crime
Luling man robbed at gunpoint
A 67 year old Luling man was robbed at gunpoint while working on his building (the old Jem Auto) on July 7. […]
Crime
Ormond residents warned that auto burglaries could continue
Five automobiles were broken into this past Saturday morning, July 7, before daylight in the Ormond area, says the sheriff’s office. […]
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Faustina Hydrogen to build $1.6 billion facility in St. James
BATON ROUGE —Faustina Hydrogen Products LLC, a subsidiary of U. S TransCarbon LLC, announced plans to construct a $1.6 billion solid carbon gasification facility next to Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC’s phosphate manufacturing plant in St. James Parish. […]
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Huey P. Long widening hit by higher construction costs
NEW ORLEANS – The major expansion of the Huey P. Long Bridge has been hit by sharp increases in construction prices following Hurricane Katrina. […]
Government
La. Delegation presses NOAA for fisheries money also pushes for removal of debris in fishing grounds
WASHINGTON — United States Senators Mary Landrieu, and David Vitter and the entire Louisiana delegation asked the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to fairly distribute the $85 million for the Gulf Coast fishing and shrimping communities appropriated in the recently-passed Emergency Supplemental bill. […]
Lifestyles
Here’s how to keep your pet safe during a hurricane evacuation
Former St. Charles Parish animal shelter director, LeeAnne Matherne, knows the importance of animal safety during hurricane season. […]