Government
751 vote early on $60 million bond issue for schools, hospital
On Saturday St. Charles Parish residents will decide whether the school system and the hospital will be able to borrow a combined $60 million.
Year: 2012
Events & Announcements
Spring Concert: Community Choruses of River Parishes
HAMMOND – The Community Chorus of River Parishes will combine with The Southeastern Louisiana University Choirs and the Northlake Performing Arts Society to present Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Chichester Psalms’ at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, in downtown Hammond. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Caladium foliage brightens shady gardens
Many Louisiana gardeners enjoy a summer landscape planting of caladiums. These are one of the most popular plants to fill shady gardens because they thrive in the heat and humidity common in Louisiana summers. Caladiums are a great, low-maintenance bedding plant.
Lifestyles
SCB students get down at BizTown
The fifth grade students at St. Charles Borromeo School in Destrehan recently visited Jr. Achievement’s BizTown located at Delgado Campus were they participated in an interactive “city.” […]
Lifestyles
Harry Hurst students take over Earth Fest
The Harry Hurst Green Team recently participated in the Audubon Zoo Earthfest celebration. […]
Lifestyles
Habitat at Monsanto plant attracts migratory birds
With winter behind us migratory waterfowl have begun to be spotted on waterways within St. Charles Parish.
Baseball
Wildcats knock off Ehret, ESJ for 3-0 district start
The Destrehan baseball team improved to 3-0 in league play after a come-from-behind victory over John Ehret and a blowout win over East St. John. […]
Fishing / Hunting
8 dozen crabs caught in Parish Canal
This time of year, the Parish Canal in Lake Pontchartrain is prime real estate when it comes to catching crabs.
Baseball
Tigers’ explosive offense powers squad to big victories
The Hahnville baseball team is riding a nine-game win streak after cruising past Assumption, East St. John and Higgins.