Government
Parish overhauls hurricane communications
With the trials and tribulations of Katrina and Rita still fresh on the minds of parish residents, hurricane season officially arrives today. […]
News
Crime
St. Rose man charged with attempted first-degree murder
A St. Rose man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly shot a River Ridge man in the head during a drug transaction gone horribly wrong. […]
News
Fatal crash mars holiday weekend
Friday evening, as the Memorial Day weekend was beginning, a 3 vehicle fatality occurred on U.S. 90 in Luling. […]
Government
New subdivision vetoed by Laque
In a rare move, Parish President Albert Laque vetoed an ordinance to approve a five home subdivision in an area designated wetlands along Highway 90, citing a propensity for flooding. […]
News
A big boom at Valero
Local residents were startled when an explosion at the 1,000 acre Valero St. Charles Refinery shook up homes for miles Saturday night around 11:30 p.m. […]
Crime
Loud music sprouts surprise
During a traffic stop by a St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s deputy, Gary Eugene, Jr., 25, was arrested for growing marijuana and driving with a suspended license. […]
News
Southeast Louisiana needs unified approach
Now that the New Orleans area has gotten politics out of the way, it is time to get down to the business of unifying southeast Louisiana into a big and effective metropolitan area. […]
Columns
Insurance dilemma
One of the major problems remaining in the wake of Katrina and Rita is the huge number of insurance claims that must be resolved. Literally hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses were damaged by the storms. […]
News
Have the right answers before storm; take ‘Hurricane Quiz’ now
This game of 20 questions can help you determine whether you and your family will be prepared if a hurricane comes your way, according to LSU AgCenter experts. […]