News
Serious bridge accident blamed on dump truck
Both southbound lanes of the Hale Boggs Bridge were closed on Monday for almost an hour after an SUV ran into the back of a dump truck, according to state police.
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fatality
Crime
Police crack down on dump trucks
The construction of hurricane protection levees inside and outside of the parish has led to a dramatic increase of dump trucks traveling through the area. But while the trucks are a sign of progress, many of their drivers have violated the law, according to Sheriff Greg Champagne.
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Government
Council calls for lower speed limit on bridge
After three serious wrecks on the Hale Boggs Bridge, two of which were fatalities, the parish council has asked the state Department of Transportation and Development to lower the speed limit from 70 to 60 miles per hour. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 1-12-2010
Arrests
•Clifton Soley, 21, of 15562 LA 18 in Hahnville, was arrested on Dec. 23 and charged with possession of stolen things, forgery and theft under $300. […]
Business
Company says it has the solution for Airline deaths
Nucor Steel Marion Corporation says they know exactly how to end deadly car crashes on Airline Highway (U.S. 61) in St. Charles Parish.
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