Government
Bill pits local hunters against airboat operators
Legislation that would give St. Charles Parish authority over airboats operating on local waterways is pending in the House after passing the Senate in a 39-0 vote a few weeks ago.
Government
Allen Lottinger
One congressman has to go
Another major election will be held in St. Charles Parish besides the Presidential election in November. […]
Columns
Beware the ides of May
In a few short weeks, the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) will meet to update the revenue estimates available to balance the budget now being considered by the Legislature. […]
Government
School, hospital bond issues win
St. Charles Parish voters passed two bond issues Saturday which will provide funding to help keep the parish on its progressive path in providing services to the people.
Columns
Retirement legislation advances
The legislative session began with hordes of teachers descending upon the State Capitol to oppose Governor Jindal’s aggressive education reform package. […]
Allen Lottinger
Huey to have an enlightened rebirth
Back in the good old days of the mid-thirties, we residents of southeast Louisiana were treated to a new benefit: the ability to drive across the Mississippi River in our Model A’s on the Huey Long Bridge. […]
Government
School, hospital bond election
St. Charles is a fortunate parish. We have one of the finest public school systems in the state, if not the best, and a hospital that offers modern medical services convenient to our residents. […]
Government
Spillway shooter finally sentenced to 6 years
On March 29, Mark Gautreau, 51, was finally sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a shooting he had perpetrated nearly six years earlier. […]
Government
St. Pierre touts drainage improvements at Chamber parish presidents’ forum
During the recent River Region Chamber of Commerce Parish Presidents’ Forum, V.J. St. Pierre touted several projects recently completed by the parish in 2011.