Government
Shelley Tastet announces candidacy for District 2 councilman seat
Shelley Tastet, a life long resident of St. Charles Parish, is announcing his candidacy for the District 2 councilman, soon to be vacated, by Brian Fabre. […]
Government
Government
Proposed government tax would raise taxes $1.5 million
The districts controlled by parish government could collect $1.5 million more dollars from taxpayers if proposed 2007 property tax rates being considered at the Aug. 20 council meeting are approved, Parish Assessor Rock Gisclair told the Herald-Guide. […]
Government
Carolyn Schexnaydre announces candidacy for councilman-at-large-division A
Carolyn K. Schexnaydre, a lifelong resident of Destrehan, announces her candidacy for council-at-large division A. […]
Government
Terry Authement joins the race for councilman-at-large
Terry Authement, Boutte resident and former St. Charles Parish Councilman, will enter the election race in October as a candidate for councilman-at-large division B. […]
Government
IT’S OFFICIAL: Brian Champagne sworn in as registrar of voters
Brian Champagne, a graduate of Nicholls State University and lifelong Luling resident was sworn into the Registrar of Voters position on July 26, at the St. Charles Parish Courthouse in Hahnville. […]
Government
Religion in the News
Some of the nation’s most influential social conservatives say their movement is quickly coalescing around Fred Thompson for the Republican presidential nomination. The Boston Globe […]
Editorial
Vitter’s View: Reaching higher for our education system
As August quickly approaches and the end of summer nears, students across Louisiana will prepare for their return to school in the fall. […]
Columns
Two measures would help protect us
So much attention is paid to the need for levees these days that the best means of hurricane protection are almost forgotten. […]
Government
Tab Troxler warns residents: get flood insurance
St. Charles Parish Council members listened intently to a presentation by the director of the emergency operations center about the number of residents and business owners in the parish, without flood insurance at its Monday night meeting. […]