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Parish council member announces run for state representative
St. Charles Parish Councilwoman-at-Large Beth Billings has announced her candidacy for the State House of Representatives’ District 56 seat. […]
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Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon named Loyola University’s 2023 Integritas Vitae Award winner
Loyola University presented federal Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon with the Integritas Vitae Award Friday night at the Higgins Hotel during the school’s annual 1912 Society Dinner. […]
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One School Board seat filled, another headed to runoff
The St. Charles Parish School Board has one new face – the District 4 winner – after Tuesday’s election, with a second seat – the District 2 spot – set to be filled in next month’s runoff. […]
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Parish assessor reminds homeowners of special assessment levels
St. Charles Parish Assessor Tab Troxler said there are several special assessment levels available to homeowners in St. Charles Parish. […]
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Legislation would increase coastal restoration funding, set stage for offshore wind revenue sharing
Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise have introduced bipartisan legislation that would update the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act to increase coastal states’ share of oil and natural gas revenue. […]
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Street light repairs to be discussed at next week’s Council meeting
An Entergy representative will be on hand at the April 4 St. Charles Parish Council meeting to discuss ongoing street light repairs, parish communications director Samantha de Castro said. […]
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Burn ban lifted in St. Charles Parish
Even though the burn ban, which has been in effect since Hurricane Ida, will be lifted effective Oct. 16, both St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell and Sheriff Greg Champagne caution that unrestricted burning of materials in St. Charles Parish will not be allowed. […]
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Over 20,000 parish homes and businesses being reassessed following Hurricane Ida
Immediately following Hurricane Ida, the St. Charles Parish Assessor’s Office commissioned aerial photography of the parish to assist with damage assessment. […]
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Permitting fees waived during Hurricane Ida recovery
The St. Charles Parish Council adopted an emergency ordinance this week that will allow the Department of Planning and Zoning to waive local permit fees. […]