Government
Council questions appointee salaries
St. Charles Parish Council members approved the parish’s proposed budget, which includes wage increases for all parish workers. […]
Articles by Shonna Riggs
News
Bloggers beware
Anyone that logs onto the Internet to share their opinions on the River Parishes forum at NOLA.com might have seen posts from BGMAW, otherwise known as Gwen Dufrene. […]
Government
Councilman must quit job or give up seat
The Louisiana Board of Ethics has ruled that District VI Councilman Marcus Lambert cannot be employed by the Transload America landfill in Killona and serve on the St. Charles Parish Council.
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Lifestyles
Getting rid of the gun shots
Narcotics activity, loud vulgar music blasting periodically in the neighborhood, random gun shots fired in the air, and out-of-control weekend parties are just a few of the concerns on a list from residents living in the Red Church community in Destrehan. […]
Lifestyles
Filmmakers casting locals for movie
Filmmakers are looking for residents in St. Charles Parish to interview about environmental issues for a new movie. […]
Government
Parish moves ahead with sewer upgrades
Heavy rains cause sewer problems for some residents, and as the population continues to rise, that problem could become a lot worse. […]
Lifestyles
100-year-old Ama cook still sharp as a tack
Anyone who sits down to talk to ‘Mama’ Lista Gilfore of Ama wouldn’t think she’s 100 years old. Her mind is as sharp as a knife. Her speech is crystal clear. But what’s more remarkable than that, is the fact that her memory is excellent. […]
Lifestyles
Parent support revved up on the East Bank
Harry Hurst Middle, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary and New Sarpy Elementary joined together to host a community after-school event at the New Sarpy playground park. […]
News
Bouncing sign irks New Sarpy residents
More than 500 residents living in New Sarpy have signed a petition asking St. Charles Parish President V. J. St. Pierre and the Parish Council to return the New Sarpy boundary lines to its original location. […]