Government
Dedication comes 33 years after ferry disaster
A monument to the 77 victims and 18 survivors of the worst ferry disaster in American history will be dedicated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the East Bank Bridge Park. […]
Government
Government
Lack of hurricanes allowing parish to better prepare for one
A little over a year ago, St. Charles Parish was reeling from the effect of back-to-back hurricanes, but so far, the area has been able to dodge any serious storms. […]
Government
‘Dead zone’ fight finally coming alive
At last, some enforceable measures are on the horizon to lessen the entry of fertilizer overruns into the Mississippi River and consequently reduce the “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico that results. […]
Government
Parish reviews contracts with firm linked to bribery
The St. Charles Parish legal department is currently reviewing two contracts with a Destrehan-based firm that has reported ties to the recent bribery case of former St. John Parish President Bill Hubbard. […]
Government
Community center, EOC, launch get the go-ahead from council
A community center, boat launch and a new emergency operations center all received the go-ahead from the Parish Council on Sept. 21, and most of the money for their eventual construction will come from grants. […]
Government
Parish declares war on overgrown ditches
As the summer draws to a close, many St. Charles Parish residents are noticing a marked improvement in the drainage systems around their homes. […]
Editorial
Courthouse generator close to powering up
A new 1250-kilowatt diesel generator will be able to power the entire courthouse in case of power loss by the end of 2009 […]
Allen Lottinger
Carter errs in blaming opposition on racism
Former Pres. Jimmie Carter went a bit too far last week in asserting that opposition to President Barack Obama’s program is mainly racist. […]
Government
Boat launch should benefit wetlands
St. Charles Parish harbors some of the greatest wetland areas of the world. But so far, most residents can’t take full advantage of them. […]