News
Think positive about the season that lies ahead
As if you didn’t know already, today is the first day of hurricane season. It is the day many have been dreading for months. […]
News
Columns
Two sides of Ethanol
Legislation mandating that 2 percent of gasoline and diesel fuels sold in Louisiana must soon contain ethanol and bio-diesel blends will probably be on Governor Blanco’s desk shortly. […]
Government
I-49 pushes on post-Katrina
Even with two major storms, the construction of I-49 South is continuing, although it is still in the planning stage. With a connection between Raceland and the Westbank Expressway in the New Orleans metro area, the proposed highway will irrevocably alter the St. Charles Parish. […]
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. […]
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. […]