Boutte News

A LaPlace tax preparer has pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns for clients that led to the Internal Revenue Service paying more than $90,000 in false claims.

Authorities in St. Charles Parish have arrested three men in connection with the beating and robbery of a 23-year-old Luling man Monday night.

Arrests Trontez M. Simmons, 22, 137 Sharon Ave., Boutte, was arrested Jan. 29 and booked with simple battery, second degree battery, battery on a police officer, resisting an officer and two St.

King cake season is to New Orleans bakeries what Valentine's Day is to florists and Christmas is to retailers.

The Ascension Parish Council is supporting an idea that would create an expressway on the Westbank of the Mississippi from I-10 in Port Allen to I-310 in Boutte.

Arrests Terence N. Gomez Jr., 32, 206 1st St., Luling, was arrested Jan. 20 and booked with possession of Lortab, reckless driving, simple assault, resisting arrest, battery on a police officer and obstruction of justice.

Arrests Melva S. Williams, 33, 89 Carriage Lane, Destrehan, was arrested Jan. 10 and booked with theft $500-$1,500, two St.