Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 2-27-2014
•Kim P. Smith, 24, of 98 Lorraine St. in Destrehan, was arrested on Feb. 20 and charged with five counts of burglary of a moveable and four counts of attempted single burglary. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Sports
Hahnville wrestler wins state championship
Hahnville junior Kendrick Jones became the second wrestler in his school’s history to win a state championship when he claimed a 4-2 sudden victory over Daniel Relayson of Holy Cross in the finals of the 195-pound weight class. […]
News
Inspection will determine if $2.6 million high school fields need turf replacement
After signs of premature wear were discovered last year, the artificial turf fields at both Hahnville and Destrehan highs schools were recently inspected to assess whether warranties on the fields had been breached by the company who installed them. […]
Government
Drinking water safe despite river oil spill
The St. Charles Parish water intakes on the Mississippi River were temporarily shut off last weekend as a precaution after an oil spill in Vacherie threatened to pollute drinking water downstream. […]
Lifestyles
HHS grad takes unique approach to funding college
A Luling college student who is following his dreams to become an animator is looking for help in funding his education through a unique method called crowdfunding. […]
Crime
Burglar sniffed out by K-9 pleads guilty
A 24-year-old Luling man who was tracked down by a K-9 officer has pleaded guilty to two counts of simple burglary. […]
Baseball
Luling slugger inducted into Loyola Hall of Fame
A pillar of the St. Charles Parish community was recently inducted into the hall of fame at a local university on the merits of his baseball play in the late 1950s and early 1960s. […]
Crime
Police: 4 injured in hammer, knife attack
A Kenner woman and her mother are accused of using a hammer and knife to attack and injure four St. Rose women inside their home. […]
Lifestyles
Unique flair, fun big draw to Des Allemands parade
With more than 50 years of history, the Krewe of Des Allemands parade will roll down its familiar route with 14 floats and more than 250 riders. […]