Shonna Riggs, Author at St. Charles Herald Guide

Drug program targets teens

September 15, 2008 Shonna Riggs

Gail Roussel, executive director of The Center for Family and Youth Services, says teen runaways, teen violence, and bullying remain high on her list of concerns in St. Charles Parish. […]

A St. Rose Fire Chief and St. Charles Parish Councilman that allowed his mother to live in a FEMA trailer attached to the fire station and use public utilities free of charge for more than two years will not face criminal charges. […]

Where will Hurricane Ike strike?

September 9, 2008 Shonna Riggs

As Hurricane Gustav starts to diminish, Hurricane Ike is ready to take aim. Emergency Operations Center Director Tab Troxler says it’s too early to tell where Ike will make landfall, but his advice to residents is to get prepared. […]

Gustav leaves Des Allemands family without a home

September 9, 2008 Shonna Riggs

A Wal-Mart employee and her children and grandchildren returned home after Hurricane Gustav to find they have no place to live. […]

Tropical Storm Gustav Parish Advisory

August 29, 2008 Shonna Riggs

The latest track for Tropical Storm Gustav takes the storm onshore over Terrebone Parish Tuesday morning as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. Models show storm surges could top 13 feet on the West Bank of St. Charles Parish, and officials are preparing for the worst. All residents should be taking steps to secure their homes and prepare for evacuation.
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Hahnville lawyer ‘Reaches Out’ to America to help more than a thousand Hurricane Katrina victims

August 27, 2008 Shonna Riggs

Three years ago, Hurricane Katrina dismantled lives all across New Orleans. Millions were forced to evacuate and most people still haven’t recovered from the deadliest storm in United States History. […]

St. Pierre wants lobbyist to bring home the bacon

August 27, 2008 Shonna Riggs

Parish President V.J. St. Pierre has asked the council to approve the hiring of a lobbyist to help the parish get more money from the federal government for parish projects. […]

Get ready for Gustav

August 27, 2008 Shonna Riggs

Although it’s too early to tell where Hurricane Gustav will make landfall, Tab Troxler, director of the parish’s Emergency Operations Center, says he’s a little nervous about this one. In fact, he has already activated his family’s emergency plan in case they have to evacuate. […]