Business
SCP industry growth creates hundreds of permanent jobs
With billions of dollars worth of projects on the horizon, St. Charles Parish companies will be hiring hundreds of new employees in the coming years. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
News
Bridge Run hopes to draw bigger crowd with 10K
In an attempt to draw more hardcore runners, the United Way of St. Charles has added a 10K to the annual Bridge Run. But those who want a more leisurely stroll over the Mississippi River need not worry – the 5K race will still take place on Saturday.
Crime
Man accused of kicking down door, assaulting ex-girlfriend
A 24-year-old Metairie man was arrested after authorities say he forced his way into the Norco home of an ex-girlfriend and attacked two people inside the residence.
Business
2 workers injured in Air Products fire
Two workers were injured in a fire that occurred at Air Products’ Luling plant on Monday.
Lifestyles
Young authors at MPE
Mimosa Park Elementary proudly presents its Louisiana Reading Council Young Authors Contest State Winners. […]
Lifestyles
Making lemonade
Fourth graders at Norco Elementary 4-6 created a lemonade business that tied in to their economic studies. […]
Lifestyles
May the odds be ever in your favor
With the much anticipated film “The Hunger Games” being released last week, the 7th grade teachers at Harry Hurst Middle School decided to take part in the games as well. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Cucumber family provides many favorite vegetables
The cucumber family, properly known as the Cucurbitaceae (cu-cur-bit-A-cee-ee), provides a wide variety of vegetables popular for the spring, summer and fall home vegetable garden. Members of the cucumber family (cucurbits) that can be planted now and into April include summer squash, zucchini, winter squash, mirliton (south Louisiana), pumpkin, gourd, cucuzzi, watermelon, cantaloupe, cushaw, luffa and, of course, cucumber. […]
Lifestyles
HMS Jr. Beta inductions
The Harry Hurst Junior Beta Club inducted its 2011-12 Junior Beta members recently during a candlelight ceremony. […]