Government
Our area can be prosperous
According to Mitch Landrieu, the mayor next door, New Orleans is the fastest growing city in America. “In just four years, we have created more than 8,000 new jobs. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Obituaries
Celeastin “C.J. Dempster, Jr.
Celeastin “C.J. Dempster, Jr., 71, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 9-18-2014
•Tai Tan Nguyen, 37, of 2684 Jupiter St. in Harvey, was arrested on Sept. 11 and charged with distribution of schedule 1 narcotics, distribution of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to manufacture schedule 1 narcotics, possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia and use of a firearm with a controlled substance. […]
Crime
Rape charge reduced to battery
A Boutte man who was arrested and charged with the rape of his former girlfriend has taken a plea deal for a lesser charge and will not receive a jail sentence. […]
Crime
Charges dropped against Destrehan woman who shot husband
Charges have been dropped against a Destrehan woman who admitted that she shot her husband. […]
Business
College grads can earn in-demand PTEC degree in 16 weeks
The process technology program at South Central Technical College in Reserve has long been a pipeline for those interested in getting jobs with local industry. Now, the school will help even more people achieve their PTEC certification with a 16-week accelerated program for college graduates. […]
Lifestyles
Former HHS teacher featured in reincarnation documentary on Lifetime
Former Hahnville High School teacher Royd Anderson will appear in a Lifetime TV show about an Oklahoma girl whose mother thinks she is the reincarnated spirit of Jennifer Shultz, who was killed in Kenner during the Pan Am Flight 759 crash. […]
Government
Parish zeroes in on Pier 90 to construct public boat launch
After years of searching for an ideal spot to build a public boat launch, St. Charles Parish officials have targeted a popular bar and launch located on Highway 90 in Luling that is set to undergo an expansion. […]
Health
Jobs safe at St. Charles Parish Hospital, Ochsner official says
Despite the fallout of massive layoffs at River Parishes Hospital announced in conjunction with Ochsner Health System’s purchase of the facility, an Ochsner spokesman has said St. Charles Parish Hospital employees should not fear for their jobs. […]