Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Gumbo
This week’s Humane Society showcase pet is Gumbo, a one-year-old mixed-breed female dog. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Lifestyles
Mimosa gets ‘snow’ for box tops drive
The children in Mrs. Danielle LeBreton’s 1st grade class at Mimosa Park Elementary were treated to a snow party for sending in the most box tops for the 1st grade level. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
AgCenter: ‘Master Gardener’ course now available
Residents of St. Charles and St. John parishes who are interested in becoming a Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer, are invited to participate in the 2015 LMG certification program beginning April 7. […]
Lifestyles
Picture worth a thousand purrs
The St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter hopes to spur adoption rates with a new photo studio and camera equipment. […]
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. […]
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. […]