Emergency Info
Schools will be closed through Friday Sept. 5th
As of now, St. Charles Parish Public Schools will remain closed thru Friday. A decision has not been made as to the reopening of schools. […]
Year: 2008
Emergency Info
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office blocking off parish
Problem is, though they were able to get into St. Charles, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Officials stopped them at the border. […]
Emergency Info
Parish sees little damage so far
Maximum wind speed has steadily increased to 69 mph at the St. Charles Parish Courthouse, but Luling and Hahnville have only experienced superficial damage, while Willowdale/Willowridge is still dry. […]
Emergency Info
No flooding yet
EOC Director Tab Troxler says that the parish is experiencing 40 mph sustained winds and has had no flooding on either side of the bank – so far. […]
Emergency Info
Power outages reported in parish
All of Bayou Gauche, along with parts of old Luling, St. Rose and Hahnville are currently without power. […]
Emergency Info
Flood threat likely gone
Though EOC Director Tab Troxler was worried about shifting winds bringing flood waters into the parish, it looks like the threat has disappeared.
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Emergency Info
755 inform parish of whereabouts
About 755 people contacted the parish’s Emergency Operations Center last night to inform them that they would be riding out the storm from their homes. […]
Emergency Info
Most residents evacuate
State Police began shutting down major roadways with the onset of tropical storm force winds. […]
Events & Announcements
The Audubon Zoo is offering half-off admission to residents in August
NEW ORLEANS – As one of the country’s top-ranked zoos, Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging natural habitats, lush gardens and resting spots, the mystical Louisiana swamp and ‘hands-on’ animal encounters.
And if you’re a Louisiana resident, you can see it all for half the regular price throughout August. That’s right all state residents will received discounted admission through Aug. 31.
With innovative natural habitat exhibits and an animal collection ranging from the unique white alligators to the extraordinary white tigers, Audubon Zoo has become one of the Gulf South’s favorite family gathering spots.
In addition to the amazing animals, exhibits, live animal presentations and hands-on animal encounters you can ride the Endangered Species Carousel, Simulator and Swamp Train. You can also shop in the zoo’s fabulous Audubon Marketplace gift shop.
Zoo hours are: Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-744-7394 or visit www.auduboninstitute.org. […]