Government
Fire at Waterford not responsible for power loss
An oil fire on the grounds of the Waterford 1 and 2 power plants was extinguished on Sunday, according to the St. Charles Parish Emergency Operations Center.
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Government
Sheriff’s vessel will aid in body recovery
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office unveiled the latest tool in the department’s arsenal in maritime security and safety – a 27-foot boat that can be used for search and rescue in the mighty Mississippi.
Government
Test for first responders is the bomb
Emergency officials and responders from St. Charles, St. John and St. James parishes came together on Thursday, Jan. 12 to test their skills in disarming bombs.
Government
Portion of Willowdale Boulevard to close for six-week culvert project
Starting Jan. 30, Willowdale Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Michael Drive and Cottage Drive for six weeks while improvements are made to a culvert, according to St. Charles Parish officials.
Government
Hale Boggs closed for weekend
The Hale Boggs Bridge will close completely in both directions from 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 until 4 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16. […]
Columns
Eliminating mid-year budget cuts
Mid-year budget cuts to state agencies in recent years have become chronic. Whenever a problem becomes chronic it is time to do something about it. […]
Government
Outgoing secretary takes parting shot at council members
After more than 10 years as the secretary for the St. Charles Parish Council, Barbara Jacob-Tucker was released from her position at the council’s organizational meeting on Monday. […]
Columns
Does appointment meet legal requirements?
St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis was just appointed as the new head of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (“GOHSEP”). […]
Columns
Red ink woes plague Louisiana budget
Just 29 days before Governor Jindal and the 144 members of the Legislature are to be sworn in, they got a strong hint that governing might not be a bed of roses during the next four years.