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Parish Planning Commission will consider Heather Oaks subdivision tonight
A 122-lot subdivision proposed for Luling will be considered at tonight’s St. Charles Parish Planning Commission meeting. […]
Year: 2018
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State’s petrochem industry at risk of trade wars hit, too
If trade tariffs continue, a petrochemical industry representative warns it could jeopardize jobs, goods and billions of dollars in investment for Louisiana. Petrochem- heavy St. Charles Parish with major companies like Dow, Monsanto and Valero […]
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Corps approval signals river dredging
Paul Aucoin is straight to point about the implications of dredging the mouth of Mississippi River when he says, “It’s all about the jobs.” […]
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School grades could drop under tougher rating system
The reopening of public schools this month has reportedly led representatives from public school districts across the state to warn parents that the grades they’re used to seeing for their children’s school may drop under a new statewide rating system with tougher parameters. […]
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Former St. Charles Parish DA released from prison
Harry Morel Jr., St. Charles Parish’s former district attorney who pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, completed his federal prison sentence and has been released from jail as of Aug. 6. […]
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Shell announces $5M gift for Lafon center
With more than 300 people at the $34 million Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center ribbon cutting Saturday, Shell Norco General Manager Brett Woltjen announced the company’s $5 million endowment. […]
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Emergency appeal denied as Tigers open season
On the eve of last week’s home jamboree to kick off a 2018 football season eagerly anticipated and carrying high expectations, Hahnville found itself blasted with LHSAA sanctions and at the center of controversy. […]
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Man speaks after losing father, brother on same day
When the call came, Samuel Lauman was in disbelief – he had just lost his father and half-brother in a fiery two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 90 East in Waggaman. […]
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St. Charles Sheriff advocates lowering opioid prescriptions
From prosecutor to sheriff, Greg Champagne witnessed firsthand the emergence of the opioid crisis and it’s why he knows it’s a problem so prevalent that it has to be addressed on multiple fronts. […]