Government
Gas tax hike could help fund local road projects
State Sen. Gary Smith says there’s been talk about a gasoline tax hike for years, but it’s gotten way more serious in the Legislative session that began Monday. […]
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Luling native helps start ‘fake news’ website
When “fake news” gained notoriety in the Trump-Clinton presidential campaign and remained a concern after the election, Kaylin Parker became one of the people dedicated to helping flush it out. […]
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Submitting records just got easier at the parish Clerk of Court
With hundreds of documents coming into the St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court’s Office a day by hand or mail, the addition of eRecording to allow electronic submission of them comes as welcome news. […]
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St. Charles Parish Council approves first major subdivision in 10 years
Described as St. Charles Parish’s first major subdivision proposed in nearly 10 years, the Parish Council on Monday cleared the way to start building houses in Ashton Oaks Subdivision in Luling. […]
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With renovations done, library will celebrate re-opening in style
The St. Charles Parish West Regional Library is holding its grand re-opening festivities April 7 and 8, celebrating its return after being closed a year for renovations. […]
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State sinking $12M into Hwy. 90 realignment
Driving from U.S. Highway 90 onto the I-310 ramp in Luling has been challenging when traffic backs up for miles and it’s a problem that’s lasted for years, but work has begun on what some consider a reasonable fix. […]
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Public input sought for bike-pedestrian plan
St. Charles Parish residents will have the opportunity to help identify areas for safe pedestrian and bicycle access to highways in the parish. […]
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New committee aimed at cutting flood rates in parish
A Flood Aware committee has been named that St. Charles Parish officials expect to help lower residents’ flood insurance rates. […]
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Public Defender’s Office may cut people, lawyer pay
Dealing with a budget crunch, the St. Charles Parish Public Defender’s Office has put its 11 attorneys on notice of possible layoffs and salary cuts.
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