Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 8-28-2014
Arrests
•Brandon R. LeBlanc, 19, of 213 Barreca St. in Norco, was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with principle to theft $500-$1,500. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Our View
Community Education can benefit many
If you’ve already graduated from high school and even college, there is still opportunity to gain new educational benefits in St. Charles Parish through the Community Education program. […]
Editorial
Pornography is another silent killer
High blood pressure is called the silent killer because a person can walk around for years without warnings or symptoms, and then out of nowhere it makes its grand entrance in the form of a heart attack or stroke. […]
Editorial
Governor being watched closely as exit approaches
With expectations mounting that Gov. Bobby Jindal will soon announce his campaign for president, attention is turning to not only who he will bring along with him but also what will transpire politically back home during the transition. […]
Government
Parish secures permit for Magnolia Ridge levee
St. Charles Parish can move ahead with construction of an 8.3-mile stretch of levee between the Davis Pond Diversion and the Paradis Canal after receiving a permit for the Magnolia Ridge reach last week. […]
Government
Federal court rules that elderly public officials can seek re-election
Several longtime public officials over the age of 70 will be allowed to run for public office despite a state amendment that says they are too old to serve. […]
Crime
Crime drops by 20 percent in St. Charles
The number of reported crimes in St. Charles Parish dropped by an astounding 20 percent in the first six months of the year when compared to the same period in 2013. […]
Government
Lack of participation forces weekday closure of new splash park
A splash park in Ormond that opened in June to much fanfare has now closed from Monday through Friday due to lack of participation. […]
Government
Morel, Marcel ready for Round 2
After narrowly defeating attorney Tim Marcel for the Division E judgeship in a 2012 special election, Judge Michelle Morel will face Marcel once again with her seat on the line. […]