News
Driver dies after head-on collision on Hwy. 3127
A woman from the Dominican Republic was killed last Tuesday when her vehicle ran into oncoming traffic on LA 3127 in St. Charles Parish.
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
2 arrested in St. Rose attempted murder
Two St. Rose men who allegedly shot a 25-year-old acquaintance several times last Sunday have been arrested.
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Lifestyles
Record number of teams Relay for Life
More than 350 people have already signed up to walk around the clock in the battle against cancer during the 14th Annual Relay for Life in St. Charles Parish.
Crime
Luling home burglaries are likely connected
A home burglary that occurred Tuesday at noon in Willowdale is likely connected to three more home burglaries that recently took place in Luling, according to Sheriff Greg Champagne.
Government
Spillway shooter finally sentenced to 6 years
On March 29, Mark Gautreau, 51, was finally sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a shooting he had perpetrated nearly six years earlier. […]
Government
St. Pierre touts drainage improvements at Chamber parish presidents’ forum
During the recent River Region Chamber of Commerce Parish Presidents’ Forum, V.J. St. Pierre touted several projects recently completed by the parish in 2011.
Government
751 vote early on $60 million bond issue for schools, hospital
On Saturday St. Charles Parish residents will decide whether the school system and the hospital will be able to borrow a combined $60 million.
Events & Announcements
Spring Concert: Community Choruses of River Parishes
HAMMOND – The Community Chorus of River Parishes will combine with The Southeastern Louisiana University Choirs and the Northlake Performing Arts Society to present Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Chichester Psalms’ at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, in downtown Hammond. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Caladium foliage brightens shady gardens
Many Louisiana gardeners enjoy a summer landscape planting of caladiums. These are one of the most popular plants to fill shady gardens because they thrive in the heat and humidity common in Louisiana summers. Caladiums are a great, low-maintenance bedding plant.