Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 1-29-2015
•Mason Burrel, 26, of 4775 Viola St. in New Orleans, was arrested on Jan. 20 and charged with theft over $25,000. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
Man accused of failing to tell partner he has AIDS
A 34-year-old man accused of failing to tell his partner that he has AIDS had his bond lowered so that he could attend a program that helps heal and empower people living with the disease. […]
Government
New statewide smoking ban goes into effect, but parish has more stringent law
A new state law took effect on Jan. 1 that bans smoking within 25 feet of a public entrance at all state office buildings, but St. Charles Parish has had a more stringent smoking law on the books since 1988. […]
Crime
New Sarpy heroin dealer sentenced to 2 years in jail
A New Sarpy man was sentenced in federal court to two years in prison and three years of supervised released after being convicted of heroin distribution. […]
Business
$73 million health center features solar-heated pools, self-powering elevators
Self-powering elevators, solar-powered water heaters and regenerative pool filters are just some of the “green” innovations coming to a new Wellness Center on the Thibodaux Regional Medical Center campus. […]
Crime
Police: Teens follow delivery truck to steal packages
Two teens are accused of following a delivery truck through Luling in order to steal packages from doorsteps. […]
Crime
Kidnapping case moves forward after court’s ruling
The case against a 21-year-old Reserve man accused of trying to kidnap a Hahnville student at gunpoint will move forward after a ruling by the state’s 5th Circuit Court of Appeal. […]
Lifestyles
Satellite Center students have gone on to become competitive chefs, theme park designers and television producers
As it prepares to celebrate 10 years, it’s easy to forget that the Satellite Center did not get off to a smooth start. […]
Lifestyles
Pay it forward group trades prom dresses for food
Two months ago, Luling resident Lisa Bilich stumbled upon several buy/sell/trade Facebook sites while trying to get rid of an old dryer. Though she soon found a prospective buyer, Bilich said God put it in her heart to give the dryer away for free. […]