Obituaries
Franklin Delano Ford
Franklin Delano Ford, 81, former longtime resident of Luling, passed peacefully in Newcastle, Pa. on Aug. 7. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Business
Norco explosion, fire caused by faulty pipe
A pipe malfunction is reportedly behind a powerful explosion that was felt throughout the parish and caused a fire at the Diamond Green Diesel Refinery in Norco in early August. […]
Crime
Teens avoid jail after robbing suspected drug dealer in Norco
Two teens will not spend any additional time in jail after admitting they lured a Metairie drug dealer to a Norco park and robbed him of synthetic marijuana in January. […]
Government
Parish still has no plan in place to repay misspent taxpayer money
Parish President V.J. St. Pierre’s administration must find a way to repay or rectify a finding by the Louisiana Attorney General that they unconstitutionally provided $140,000 worth of free dumpsters. […]
Government
New laws ban cell phones in school zones, give hefty fines for cigarette litter
New laws targeting motorists have taken effect, including a ban on using cell phones in school zones and cigarettes and cigarette butts being labeled as litter. […]
News
Zeus moves ahead with parade plans
Signs supporting the Krewe of Zeus’ plans to parade through Ormond Boulevard in February have popped up across Destrehan, and the krewe plans to hold a public meeting in order to alleviate any concerns residents may have about the proposed route. […]
Business
Biggert-Waters behind drop in home prices
St. Charles Parish experienced the only decline in home prices in the New Orleans Metro area in the first half of 2014 as compared to 2013, according to the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors. […]
Business
New site connects job seekers with thousands of open positions
A new online job connection program that seeks to match the skill set of job seekers with the needs of potential employers is expected to be a great help to St. Charles Parish residents and local industry alike. […]
Lifestyles
Arc of St. Charles director lauded for 20 years of service
Victoria Bryant was surrounded by friends and family alike when a surprise celebration luncheon was held in her honor on Aug. 8 for serving 20 years with the Arc of St. Charles. […]