Government
Councilman throws hat into race for Parish President
Qualifying for the October 22 election has ended and most races will have opposition against the incumbents. […]
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Government
Council delays decision on new Des Allemands boat launch
The St. Charles Parish Council postponed a decision on whether or not to seek a grant for a new boat launch in Des Allemands due to concerns over the 2012 budget. […]
Government
Being dead isn’t excuse when it comes to parish grass ordinance
Alleged murderer Gary Farrell has been in a coma for more than a year, but that doesn’t mean his lawn can be neglected.
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Government
Courthouse must upgrade security, officials say
Now that the department of motor vehicles has been moved out of the St. Charles Parish Courthouse to a stand-alone facility across the street, parish officials agree that it’s time to enhance security at the government headquarters. […]
Government
Lee causes minimal damage, flooding in St. Charles
Tropical Storm Lee caused 200 power outages, partial flooding of two Norco homes and led to high water on 31 parish streets over the weekend. […]
Government
Expert says levee could push water into parish
While the Western Tie-In levee project is scheduled to be complete early next year, a retired surge specialist agrees with parish officials that it may put the parish at risk for flooding.
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Government
$1.2M to repair Spillway Road
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will fund 75 percent of the estimated $1.2 million cost to repair Spillway Road, which was badly damaged when the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened for 42 days this summer. […]
Government
Morel will retire after 33 years as DA
St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel Jr. will retire from office on May 31 of next year after almost 33 years of service.
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Government
Former councilman seeks state rep post
A second East Bank resident has joined the race for the soon-to-be-vacant District 56 seat in the Louisiana State House of Representatives.
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