Featured
6-year-old Boutte girl battles challenges after abuse
At six years old, Damani Spears is bubbly and charismatic. She will go up to new people and ask, “Do you want to be my friend?” […]
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Crime
Child molester, former local teacher back behind bars after being accidentally released
“My family found out on Facebook and my sister Facetimed me … she was crying … she couldn’t get it out. […]
Featured
Luling mother says child was abused at daycare, posts videos
A Luling mother’s Facebook post saying her son suffered neglect and abuse at his daycare center, which included surveillance video of the incident, was shared nearly 600 times and received thousands of views as of Thursday afternoon. […]
Columns
Serious evils will triumph if good men and women do nothing
I started this article before President Trump reversed his stance and signed the executive order ending the practice of separating immigrant children from their parents at the border. […]
Health
METRO offers refuge, help to survivors of abuse
Established in 1986, Metro Centers for Community Advocacy˛ (METRO) offers a helping hand and guiding light for victims of domestic violence. […]
Health
CAS counselors intervene to help abuse victims
Marcy Willett has always had a passion for helping people, particularly children. […]
Crime
Boutte mother charged with child abuse after toddler suffers fractures
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged a Boutte woman with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile on Friday. […]
Events & Announcements
CASA training to help neglected and abused children
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Child Advocacy Services needs volunteers to be the voices for abused and neglected children in the community. […]
Events & Announcements
Banquet will benefit shelter for abused women, children
The Alpha Daughters of Zion is sponsoring a fundraiser banquet on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go toward maintaining a shelter for women and children. […]