News
Are garbage trucks a bridge hazard?
Many 18-wheelers and garbage trucks travel through St. Charles Parish as they deliver goods to other cities and parishes in the state or dump trash in Avondale. […]
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Business
Faulty relays lead to NRC inspection at Waterford 3
On June 22, a faulty electrical relay at Waterford 3 gave operators problems starting a high-pressure safety injection pump that is used to supply cooling water to the plant’s reactor core in case of an accident. […]
Government
West Bank multi-use path finally a reality
The St. Charles Parish Council authorized the state to execute a construction contract for the main section of the West Bank multi-use path – a 6.2-mile-long project that will create a paved path for walkers, joggers and bike riders to enjoy the Mississippi River. […]
Crime
Woman stabbed in neck at St. Rose party
A Memphis, Tenn. woman has been arrested for attempted murder after stabbing another woman in the neck at a St. Rose party, which caused a minor loss of sensation to the right side of the victim’s body. […]
Government
Hale Boggs repair work to slow down bridge traffic for over a year
Starting Sept. 12, residents crossing the Hale Boggs Bridge will be met with a slower speed limit and possible lane closures as the state begins work to replace all of the bridge’s cables. […]
Our View
Schools start Aug. 13, so drive carefully
School bells are ringing today, not literally, of course, but the doors to the St. Charles halls of education will be filled with our adults of tomorrow. […]
Government
Authement asks council for input on chairman duties
After a resolution seeking his removal as council chairman was pulled from the agenda, Terry Authement said he has sent an e-mail to all council members seeking input about their concerns. […]
Government
Pair of garbage companies make parish unique offer
Two garbage companies told St. Charles Parish Council members that they would not only sign a service contract at the end of Tuesday’s Contract/Finance and Administrative Committee meeting, but would hold to that rate two years from now. […]
Business
Waterford 3 beefs up security
Residents driving near Waterford 3 in Killona have noticed some major changes at the nuclear plant, including a mile-long concrete wall around the perimeter of the plant that is designed to keep both unauthorized people and vehicles away from the facility. […]