News
Sheriff responds to recent allegations that Ormond is not patrolled
“Officers are present in the area,” says Sheriff Greg Champagne. […]
News
Government
Parish Council passes resolution to not pay Waste Management
On Monday evening the St. Charles Parish Council unanimously passed a resolution to withhold any payment to Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC. […]
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Trailers are supposed to be a bearable solution
Last summer’s series of hurricanes left thousands of people on the gulf coast homeless. FEMA promised trailers, and slowly but surely residents have received these trailers and made them their homes, well not really. […]
Crime
Rape in Boutte
St. Charles Parish Detectives arrested Marcos A. Jiminez, 24, an illegal alien from Mexico Monday morning. Jiminez, who was residing at 121 Lakewood Dr. #73 at Lakewood Apartments, was charged with aggravated rape and armed robbery. […]
Crime
Crime hits a 10-year low in the parish
St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office released their annual crime statistics, and, according to their Uniform Crime Report (UCR), crime fell 9.4 percent last year, from 2407 crimes in 2004 to 2180 in 2005. […]
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Hahnville Band invited to D.C. for 4th of July Parade
The Hahnville High School Marching Band has been invited to march at the National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. on July 4. Hahnville is only one of 3 bands in Louisiana that was chosen, as the invitation comes directly from governor’s office. […]
Crime
Fugitive from St. Charles Parish nabbed in Florida
Fugitive from St. Charles Parish nabbed in Florida Accused of stealing over $24,000 from work An employee of WMCO Inc. and Randa Corporation, Denise Pepperman, 47, was arrested in Florida after evacuating St. Charles Parish for Hurricane Katrina. Pepperman was wanted on felony theft charges over $24,000 and forgery. […]
Government
Affordable Housing is coming to St. Charles Parish
The USDA Rural Self-Help program will help increase housing opportunities for low income families in St. Charles Parish. […]
Government
Developer claims building ban on east bank is unconstitutional
The moratorium recently passed by the St. Charles Parish Council to halt building on the east bank until the water crisis can be evaluated has not pleased all area people. From New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board to local developers, the council’s move has pleased many, but also enraged others. […]