News
Council clears the way for major apartment development in Destrehan
The St. Charles Parish Council cleared the way for construction of a high-end apartment complex with up to 600 units in Destrehan. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Book Review
Book Review: This Is Where It Ends
Reviewed by Lauren Watson This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp is strikingly relevant and incredibly touching, showing several perspectives of a day gone horribly wrong and something that could happen to any one […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Report – June 21, 2018
Arrests Jamal Scott, 32, of 340 Ash St. in Boutte, was arrested June 9 and charged with remain after forbidden. He was a fugitive. Bradley Madere, 49, of 107 Gassen St. in Luling, was arrested […]
Obituaries
Mary “Shannon” Guidry
Mary “Shannon” Guidry Naquin, 63, a native of Jennings and a resident of Bayou Gauche, passed away on June 12, 2018. […]
News
DA’s Office says bloody shoe was key in murder case
A bloody shoe and a gun traded for drugs were among vital pieces of evidence leading to the conviction of 32-year-old Jerel Smith of Luling, who last week was sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of Metairie’s Ryan Dubuc. […]
Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ice
This week’s St. Charles Humane Society’s showcase pet is Ice. “Ice is an 8-month-old male lab, malamute and beagle mix. He and his sibling were surrendered due to overcrowded living conditions. They are sweet and […]
Sports
Parish’s resident Wise man calls it quits – athletic director steps away after 36 years with school system
By the time he was 17 years old, Willie Wise knew he was born to be a teacher and a coach. […]
Softball
Coach, 5 Hahnville players get All-State softball nod
Hahnville coach Jerry Nugent was named Class 5A softball Coach of the Year by both the Louisiana sports writers and coaching associations, while five of his players earned their way on to the coaches or writers Class 5A All-State squads. […]
Sports
LSU players thriving in majors
With Destrehan alumnus Landon Marceaux recent decision to forgoe signing a pro baseball contract for the time being in favor of heading to LSU, it reminded me of an update column I wrote two years ago on the former LSU Tigers who earned their way to the Major Leagues and are currently thriving there. […]