News
Parish in negotiations for Luling boat launch land
The parish has set aside $500,000 in the 2010 budget to acquire land to build a new boat launch in Luling between the Davis Pond Diversion and Pier 90. […]
Month: January 2010
Crime
Boat captain arrested for forcing sexual favors from crew member
The captain of a shipping vessel that was docked off the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Norco has been arrested and booked with inappropriate sexual contact with a crewmember, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Crime
Couple growing marijuana plants in bedroom closet, police say
A Boutte couple was arrested after deputies received a tip that they were growing marijuana plants inside their home, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
News
Committee discusses repealing fireworks ban
The St. Charles Parish Legislative Committee on Tuesday discussed an ordinance by Councilman Paul Hogan that would allow both the sale and popping of fireworks in the parish. […]
News
Economic outlook ‘stable’ in 2010
The economy in St. Charles Parish probably won’t be seeing many changes this year, according to Corey Faucheux, director of economic development and tourism for the parish.
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Lifestyles
News
No set opening date for library
Residents will have to wait a little longer before they can step inside the new East Bank Regional Library. […]
Lifestyles
Thousands of crosses mark Roe vs. Wade
Like many religious institutions in the country, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan is protesting on the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe vs. Wade that legalized abortion. […]
Lifestyles
Portal gives parents 24/7 access to all grades
By the middle of March, every single parent of a public school student in the parish will be able to check their child’s grades from the comfort of their own living rooms at any time. […]