Government
Budget cuts will hurt adult ed programs
Because of budget cuts made by Gov. Bobby Jindal, the state has cut funding to many St. Charles Parish Schools programs. […]
Articles by Michelle Stuckey
Lifestyles
Krewe of Des Allemands keeps tradition alive with annual Mardi Gras dance
The Krewe of Des Allemands held its annual Mardi Gras dance on Jan. 16 and celebrated, despite the fact that participation in the krewe’s parade is dwindling. […]
News
Economic outlook ‘stable’ in 2010
The economy in St. Charles Parish probably won’t be seeing many changes this year, according to Corey Faucheux, director of economic development and tourism for the parish.
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Lifestyles
Thousands of crosses mark Roe vs. Wade
Like many religious institutions in the country, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan is protesting on the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe vs. Wade that legalized abortion. […]
Government
Change in law makes it illegal to block any drainage
The St. Charles Parish Council voted unanimously on Monday to amend an ordinance that makes it illegal to block any drainage infrastructure in the parish. […]
Government
Paramedics get state-of-the-art, hurricane-ready safe house
After six months of renovations, the East Bank now has its first state-of-the-art, permanent Emergency Medical Services station. […]
Health
Son honored with blood drive
Wayne P. Champagne was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just two weeks after his 20th birthday. […]
Lifestyles
Parish libraries offer game days for kids and adults
Since the Nintendo Wii gaming system was introduced in 2006, it has quickly become one of the most popular game consoles for teenagers. […]
Lifestyles
Krewe stays ‘Young at Heart’ by getting down at annual ball
The St. Charles Council on Aging and St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation will hold the 14th Annual Krewe of Young at Heart Ball on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Jerusalem Shrine Center in Destrehan. […]