News
Remembering the railroad tragedy of Montz
History would record what was once known as the “worst rail disaster in the United States,” and how the community of Montz became the keeper of this terrible memory. […]
Month: August 2019
Lifestyles
West St. Charles VFW Post 3750 wins awards
VFW Post 3750 recently attended the Department of Louisiana’s 88th Annual Convention. […]
Columns
Your Diversified Portfolio vs. the S&P 500
How global returns and proper diversification are affecting overall returns. […]
Columns
Wise people have an easy time recalling their blessings, not their worries
In a recent interview on National Public Radio’s StoryCorps, Walter Dixon, a 90-year-old veteran of three wars, spoke to his son Russ Dixon about how, after a case of mistaken identity, he returned home to […]
Business
New office under construction on Highway 90
It’s been a while since there’s been new construction on U.S. Highway 90 in Boutte, but a new building is underway for St. Charles Farm Bureau. Office Manager Will Sirmon said the location, including the […]
Baseball
Pedal Valves end magic run as national Legion semifinalists
In only its fourth season after it was established, the Pedal Valves Cardinals captured the attention and imagination of baseball fans statewide. The Destrehan-based American Legion team (Destrehan, LA Post 366), which brings players from […]
Government
Second St. Charles Parish candidate withdraws from primary election
Regmon Chaney of Luling, who was running against incumbent Julia Fisher-Perrier in Council District 7, has left the race, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State. […]
Football
Scrimmages offer preview of Destrehan, Hahnville lineups
St. Charles Parish has long starved for the return of football. And indeed, it’s that time of year. Those looking for a preview of what the parish’s high school football landscape will look like in […]
Government
Jewell will remain in parish president race
Matt Jewell will remain in the St. Charles Parish president’s race after a lawsuit asserting he was not qualified to run was dismissed in court Wednesday (Aug. 21). […]
Obituaries
Vernon Joseph Higgins
Vernon Joseph Higgins, 70, a native and resident of Luling, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic […]
Breaking News
Candidate for sheriff is disqualified
Melinda Bedi was disqualified Monday (Aug. 19) from the sheriff’s race in St. Charles Parish, but has filed an appeal. […]
News
Wetland Watchers, Spillway parks have reopened
The Wetland Watchers Park and the Spillway Park, both in Norco, are now open to the public. […]
