News
Boutte crash claims life of 39-year-old pedestrian
A fatal crash in Boutte Wednesday night claimed the life of a 39-year-old pedestrian, according to state police. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Health
Hospital expands cardiology program
Ochsner Health System and St. Charles Parish Hospital have announced plans to expand the hospital’s cardiology program in 2018. […]
Health
1-year-old with diseased kidneys fights for life, may need transplant
For Karen Bellow of Destrehan, January cannot come soon enough.
This is when Bellow’s young son, Jaxon, goes in for a medical checkup and ultrasound to determine the progress he’s made since his last kidney surgery in May of this year. Jaxon, who is just over a year old now, suffers from disease in both of his kidneys, specifically hydronephrosis and vesicoureteral reflux. […]
Crime
Slain Lafayette officer mourned by his Destrehan family
In the days unfolding since her brother’s death in the line of duty in Lafayette, Mandy Middlebrook-Lovett is in disbelief over all the good he did as a police officer. […]
Crime
Man convicted of child porn hangs himself in jail cell
A man convicted of producing child pornography and coercing minors for sex hung himself with the cord from a laundry bag in Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
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Lifestyles
Vial retires after nearly 60 years of practicing law
Leon “Sonny” Vial III had served four years as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot when he decided it was time for a career move. […]
Government
13 members chosen for West Bank boat launch citizens committee
The much anticipated West Bank Boat Launch Citizens Advisory Committee has been named. […]
Government
Construction begins on I-310 project
Massana Construction has started work on a $609,155 project to install about three miles of median cable barriers along Interstate 310 in Luling. […]
Crime
Parish president had 3 different painkillers in blood sample, but no alcohol
Three prescription painkillers were found in St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran’s blood samples that were taken from his Sept. 2 arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
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