News
Motiva released carcinogens during hurricane, report says
The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is calling Motiva Enterprises Norco Refinery’s decision to not shut down operations in the face of Hurricane Isaac last August irresponsible. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
News
Family rebuilds home that was scene of fatal fire
Elmira Blanks lived in her St. Rose home for 41 years before it was set afire by an arsonist, which destroyed the home and killed her disabled mother, 88-year-old Ophelia Shepard. […]
News
Former HHS teacher sheds light on tragic French Quarter arson
A former Hahnville High School teacher is shedding new light on a tragic French Quarter fire that led to the deaths of 32 people in 1973. […]
News
Paul Maillard improvement boards pop up
In an effort to gain community input on the Paul Maillard Road Revitalization Plan, the St. Charles Parish Department of Planning and Zoning is installing four chalkboards soliciting readers’ suggestions for the improvement of Paul Maillard Road through Luling and Boutte. […]
News
Jindal’s tour is good news for state
It’s good news that Gov. Bobby Jindal is undertaking a statewide tour that will take him to all of Louisiana’s 64 parishes. […]
Editorial
Does Jindal’s lame duck status float?
Though 30 months remain in Gov. Bobby Jindal’s second term, political observers are looking closely for signs that his power has crested or that his tight grip on state government has loosened. […]
Obituaries
Clardie Lee “Lil Sonny” Ellis III
Clardie Lee “Lil Sonny” Ellis III, 28, passed away on June 7 at his grandmother’s residence at 10 p.m. […]
Obituaries
Edward Henry Skena Jr.
Edward Henry Skena Jr. passed away at his home on Saturday June 15. […]
Obituaries
June Marie Touchard
June Marie Touchard, 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 11 at 9:09 a.m. in River Ridge. […]