Government
Gas tax hike could help fund local road projects
State Sen. Gary Smith says there’s been talk about a gasoline tax hike for years, but it’s gotten way more serious in the Legislative session that began Monday. […]
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Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Gunner
This week’s St. Charles Humane Society’s showcase pet is Gunner. […]
Lifestyles
Harry Hurst students volunteer at Earth Fest
Among the elephants, giraffes, and alligators, another familiar sight during Audubon Institute’s Earth Fest weekend is the Hurst Wetland Watchers group. […]
Business
Hot market has houses selling in hours
With houses selling within hours of being listed and drawing multiple offers, St. Charles Parish’s residential market is attracting new developments. […]
News
Truck driver killed in today’s fiery crash identified as LaPlace woman
Today’s fiery crash on I-310 south in Luling claimed the life of 44-year-old Chalanta Brown of LaPlace, who was driving a 2008 Sterling dump truck that was rear-ended by a fuel tanker.
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Crime
Burger King employee threatens co-worker with shotgun
Herschel Hill of Boutte was recently sentenced to six months in prison stemming from an incident in which the then-employee of the Destrehan Burger King threatened a co-worker with a shotgun during an argument at the restaurant. […]
Business
1,400-acre development community in Destrehan announced
Fueled by the right recipe of good business climate, interest rates and consumer confidence, a 1,400-acre community development by a Washington, D.C., attorney will soon begin construction in St. Charles Parish. […]
Health
Community rallies to aid Hahnville mother with rare cancer
Diagnosed with an extremely rare form of breast cancer, Rebecca Tassara’s doctors were surprised when her tumor actually grew during chemotherapy. […]
Government
Luling native helps start ‘fake news’ website
When “fake news” gained notoriety in the Trump-Clinton presidential campaign and remained a concern after the election, Kaylin Parker became one of the people dedicated to helping flush it out. […]