Government
Is space tourism ready to take off?
Two accidents last week threw a big question mark into the possibility of space tourism being popularized to any great extent in the near future. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Columns
Political polling locked up during primary season
A cornerstone of campaigning slowly came to a troubling halt during Louisiana’s primary election season for some candidates and campaigns. […]
Obituaries
Robert “Penook” Matherne
Robert “Penook” Matherne, 66, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Monday, Nov. 3. […]
Obituaries
Walter Joseph Fonseca
Walter Joseph Fonseca, Sr., 73, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 11-6-2014
•Derrick E. Sandolph, 24, of Boutte, was arrested on Oct. 28 at the Boutte Estates pump station and charged with possession of marijuana with intent and resisting arrest by flight. […]
News
Crafts, food draw thousands to Destrehan fest
More than 150 crafts vendors from throughout the country will set up shop at Destrehan Plantation this weekend for the storied plantation’s fall festival. […]
Government
St. Charles Parish plans to purchase Madere’s Garage for $670,000
The St. Charles Parish Council voted Nov. 3 to sign a lease with the owners of the former Madere’s Garage on River Road in Hahnville for $20,000 through Jan. 5. The parish says they will use the property to perform maintenance on vehicles and equipment. […]
Lifestyles
Months after mammogram, former DHS coach discovers she has breast cancer
Denise Keller was climbing waterfalls and traversing sky bridges when she discovered a lump in her breast that would drastically change her life. […]
Government
Marcel handily defeats Morel for judgeship
Destrehan attorney Tim Marcel overwhelmingly defeated incumbent Judge Michele Morel in the Nov. 4 election to become division “E” judge in the 29th Judicial District that serves St. Charles Parish. […]