Crime
Man kidnaps, assaults ex-girlfriend, police say
A 36-year-old New Orleans man was arrested after authorities say he kidnapped an ex-girlfriend in St. Rose and drove her towards Metairie. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
New Orleans man charged with making bomb threat to Norco plant
A New Orleans man was arrested last week after authorities say he called in a bomb threat to a Norco plant in January. […]
Crime
Cops: Man received inappropriate photos of 13-year-old girl
A 37-year-old St. Rose man was arrested after authorities say he asked for and received inappropriate photos on his cell phone from a 13-year-old girl. […]
News
Deadline extended for Spillway cemetery plan
The Army Corps of Engineers has extended the deadline for comments on its long-term management plan of two cemeteries that are located in the Bonnet Carre Spillway. […]
Softball
Lady Cats beat Morgan City, Terrebonne in Catfish Classic
The Destrehan softball team opened up district play with a 16-0 thrashing of Higgins and then went 2-1 in the Catfish Classic with victories over Morgan City and Terrebonne. […]
Events & Announcements
Calling all teens interested in drafting, construction
Destrehan High School is hosting a Drafting and Construction Trades Career Awareness event March 15 from 6-8 p.m. […]
Lifestyles
Luling All-American has basketball jersey retired by Louisiana-Lafayette
Luling’s Dean Church became only the fourth basketball player in the history of University of Louisiana at Lafayette to have his jersey retired by the school.
Events & Announcements
Local author discusses new Des Allemands historical book
Local author Roy Lunk will share the stories that shaped his first non-fiction novel, “Des Allemands: A Bayou Runs Through It,” at the Paradis Library, 307 Audubon St., at 11 a.m. on March 10. […]
Obituaries
Gina Mela Torres
Gina Mela Torres, 96, passed away on Feb. 18, 2012. […]