Opinions & Responses
Concrete armor to help save wetlands
Plans to use concrete from an existing floodwall to shore up some 18,000 feet of lakefront along the LaBranche Wetlands will certainly be a benefit to our parish. […]
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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. […]
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
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
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. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
By-products to help greening efforts
Not long ago when travelling on U. S. 90, we would see mountains of bagasse piled high outside the sugar refinery in Raceland going to waste. […]
Government
Behind-the-scenes look at EOC, pumping stations
St. Charles Parish government will provide citizens with a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of vital parish infrastructure, including pumping stations and the Emergency Operations Center during its second “Info Tour.” […]
Lifestyles
‘Throw me something soldier’
With a month left until Mardi Gras, many residents are already buying throws, registering to ride in parades or looking over this year’s routes. […]