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May 2, 2026
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Laque plans to pull out all stops to get west bank pumps

December 19, 2007 Shonna Riggs

St. Charles Parish Council met for what was supposed to be their last time on Dec. 17, but if Judge Robert Chaisson throws out the west bank pump lawsuit on Jan. 2 as sources say is a possibility, Laque will make a last-ditch effort get the nearly $30 million bond issue passed before the new administration takes over.
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Government

Parakh chosen to serve on Jindal’s advisory council

December 13, 2007 Staff Report

Nawzer Parakh, site leader for Dow St. Charles Operations in Hahnville, and vice president for operations and global business manufacturing director for Dow’s Glycol Ethers and Amines businesses, was recently chosen to serve on Governor-Elect Bobby Jindal’s Government and Fiscal Reform Advisory Council. […]

Government

Volunteer work makes Raymond Dow’s Human Element

December 13, 2007 Staff Report

Billy Raymond, who was selected as Dow’s Human Element for the month of November, started his career 27 years ago, and knows that by working with individuals to help them see different perspectives, through issues, keep focus on goals, and enhance the team’s overall performance, he is contributing to Dow’s business success. […]

Government

Laque: lawsuit will delay progress

December 13, 2007 Shonna Riggs

St. Charles Parish Councilwoman elect Carolyn Schexnaydre and Ama resident Jara Roux have filed a lawsuit against the parish to stop a $24.7 million bond sale that was slated to finance the construction of a pump station for the West Bank.
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Government

Hilaire changes mind, decides to charge video bingo operators

December 13, 2007 Shonna Riggs

Councilman Desmond Hilaire’s video bingo ban has caused a lot of controversy since he first issued the ordinance in November.
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Editorial

Is St. Charles becoming a Mini Vegas?

December 12, 2007 Shonna Riggs

In St. Charles Parish, residents look forward to the relaxation and the peace and quiet of a close knit, family oriented community. […]

Columns

The BCS of presidential politics

December 12, 2007 Dan Juneau

The wild and whacky ending to this year’s college football regular season forever imploded the notion that a playoff isn’t necessary to determine with clarity who reigns as national champion. […]

Allen Lottinger

Don’t let entertainers tell you how to vote

December 12, 2007 Allen Lottinger

There’s nothing wrong with speaking your mind. Freedom of speech is one of the reasons why this democratic country was created. […]

Government

Melancon recounts successful year in Washington, touches on future

December 5, 2007 heraldguide

Congressman Charlie Melancon has had a busy year. […]

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