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Louisiana’s Senate-to-House phenomenon
State Sen. Mike Walsworth, R-Monroe, may make a run for the House in 2019, and he joins three other senators who are eyeing a political downgrade to the lower chamber. […]
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Crime
Man charged in murder had previous kidnapping arrest
Luling men have been arrested after a shooting Friday claimed the life of 19-year-old Savahn Stewart of Luling, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Crime
Destrehan man charged in rapper’s murder
The Destrehan man charged in the November shooting death of a local rapper had prior charges that included attempted murder of the man convicted of killing a Destrehan High School student. […]
News
Entergy is giving back $1.1M to SCP residents
St. Charles Parish Entergy customers will see a savings of about $1.1 million through the end of this year thanks to a series of rate reductions under an agreement approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. […]
Crime
Woman arrested in Boutte for attempted murder
St. Charles Parish deputies recently arrested a Thibodaux woman in connection with the armed robbery and attempted murder of a Lafourche Parish man. […]
Crime
Man charged with animal cruelty after dead rats discovered in home
A Luling man was arrested and charged with several counts of animal cruelty after deputies discovered several pets in his residence dead or very sick due to the poor conditions he was keeping them in, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
News
Charges dropped in stabbing case
A Hahnville man accused of stabbing his step son multiple times in December of 2016 will not face prison after the case was recently dropped after the alleged victim opted not to press charges. […]
News
Parish president enters pre-trial diversion program to avoid criminal charges
St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran has officially entered a pre-trial diversion program to avoid criminal charges stemming from his Sept. 2 arrest. […]
News
Louisiana State Police offer guidance on reporting suspicious activity
Following the recent tragic high school shooting in Parkland, Fla., law enforcement throughout Louisiana and nationally have received numerous copycat type threats. […]