News
Board begins search for next school superintendent
The search for a new superintendent for St. Charles Parish Public Schools is on after Dr. Rodney Lafon publicly announced his resignation after 18 years in the position.
Articles by Kyle Barnett
Lifestyles
Cajun Dancers: Allemands Elementary 2nd graders keep tradition alive
Girls adorned in traditional multi-colored dresses with bonnets atop their heads and boys in jeans and white shirts with a handkerchief behind their neck come together as the fast paced zydeco music starts up. […]
Crime
Drugs connect rash of East Bank murders
After experiencing a long dry spell with no murders in the parish over a 13-month period from early 2011 to mid 2012, St. Charles Parish has seen four murders in the past 11 months–all of which have occurred on the East Bank. […]
Crime
Killona mother forced out of home for 2 weeks after 18-wheeler hits power pole
A woman and her two daughters were without electricity for two weeks after an 18-wheeler tore down the power line in front of their home and damaged their electric meter and hookup.
News
Schools believe flood insurance increases will not be as bad as predicted
After weeks of speculation on the potential rise in flood insurance rates, St. Charles Parish Public Schools launched their own inquiry on how increased flood insurance premiums will affect their properties and have come back with positive findings.
Government
Congresswoman who authored flood act protected own district from high insurance rates
The congresswoman who co-authored the Biggert-Waters Act boasts on her website that she helped a community of her constituents fend off new FEMA flood maps in areas that were never considered flood plains before their latest remap.
Government
West Bank property values could plummet
Even though parish property was reassessed only last year, West Bank residents may see lower property tax rates as early as July 31 if a reassessment goes through following a FEMA flood remap that may mean some have to pay tens of thousands of dollars more per year in flood insurance rates. […]
Baseball
Tigers claim district title after season sweep of Destrehan
The No. 9 Hahnville Tigers (25-7) completed a season sweep of Destrehan with a 3-0 win on Tuesday to clinch the District 8-5A title. […]
Business
Put a bow on it
The River Region Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring students across the region in helping guide them through the creation of their own small businesses. […]