Government
Assessor closes property tax rolls, appeals pending
After being open for the required 15-day viewing period, the St. Charles Parish property tax assessment rolls officially closed today. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
News
Only 1 teacher in St. Charles school district receives ineffective grade
Under a newly enacted state program, the first statewide teacher evaluations were released last week. In addition to providing a gauge for teacher performance, the evaluations are linked to pay increases. […]
Lifestyles
British kayakers stop in St. Charles during 2,400-mile trek
Three British college graduates stopped in St. Charles Parish on the final leg of their 2,400-mile kayaking journey down the Mississippi River. […]
Government
Release of council emails upsets officials
Several St. Charles Parish Council members discussed the need for their own computer server after discovering that their emails were disseminated without a public records request. […]
Crime
Investigation into former D.A. appears ongoing, but attorney maintains charges were refused
Two weeks ago, attorney Ralph Capitelli said that the U.S. Attorney’s Office had declined to press charges against his client, former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel, after being presented with evidence gathered by the FBI. However, Capitelli now says that the FBI appears to still be investigating the case. […]
Crime
Meth lab discovered in dog house
A 28-year-old Mobile, Ala. man was arrested and charged with creating a meth lab in St. Rose. […]
Lifestyles
Hahnville grad with Down syndrome becomes advocate for those with disabilities
Craig Blackburn has a motto by which he lives. […]
Sports
HHS cross country team starts season on right foot
On Saturday morning, in less than favorable running conditions at Highland Park, the HHS Cross Country team ended the day with a very respectable fourth-place finish out of 17 teams. […]
Football
Week one player of the week: Destrehan defense
Only a sophomore, big Destrehan defensive end Ed Leonard finished with 5 tackles, but it was his ability to rush the passer on almost every play that helped lead DHS to the win. […]