Obituaries
Norma Elizabeth Dufrene
Norma Elizabeth Dufrene passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 in Patterson. […]
Year: 2008
Government
Parish could get more money from severance taxes if new amendment passes
When voters head to the polls on Nov. 4, they won’t just be electing a new president. There are also seven proposed constitutional amendments that range from the redistribution of state severance tax revenue to the establishment of term limits for members of state boards and commissions. […]
Government
Schexnaydre ordinance pulled by council members
A plan to put a “No Parking During Game” sign up near residents’ homes on the south side of Thomas Coby in Destrehan was removed from consideration by five council members Monday night. […]
Government
Budget includes big raises
Because the cost of living continues to rise all around the country, Parish President V.J. St. Pierre will ask the council to approve salary increases for all parish employees in the upcoming 2009 budget. […]
Government
St. Pierre: server merger a done deal
The controversy is over – at least for Parish President V.J. St. Pierre. […]
News
Schools want to cut down on workers’ comp claims
After an internal review showed that some employees may be taking advantage of the St. Charles Parish school system’s workers’ compensation policy, the board took the first step towards making a change. […]
News
Overturned truck dumps sand, diesel into culvert
A collision on River Road in Hahnville between a dump truck carrying sand and a 1999 Crown Victoria took at least six hours to clear up last week. […]
News
New $31 million bond issue to help homeowners
The Louisiana Housing Finance Agency has approved a $31 million bond issue to fund its Mortgage Revenue Bond Assisted Program. […]
Events & Announcements
City Park hosts 2008 garden show
NEW ORLEANS – The 2008 Fall Garden Show in New Orleans will be held at the City Park Botanical Garden from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19. […]