Editorial
I-49 through Boutte … the plot thickens
Another public hearing on the route of Interstate 49 through St. Charles Parish is set for Nov. 16 at the Alario Center in Westwego, from 4 p.m. until 8. […]
Government
Allen Lottinger
Campaigns continue to become more negative
Except for one runoff, the mid-term election races are over in Louisiana and it’s safe to say that not many people regret it. […]
Government
Levee plan in January, says corps
In a presentation to St. Charles Parish council members, project manager Frank Duarte said the Corps is in the final stages of analyzing the pros and cons of two top alternatives, one running along Hwy 90 near populated areas, and one across the Barataria Basin further south and closer to the Gulf of Mexico. […]
Allen Lottinger
The numbers are in – – and our congressmen remain the same
St. Charles Parish residents voted in significant numbers Tuesday as more than 11,000 went to the polls. […]
Government
$1M PAY HIKE FOR PARISH WORK FORCE
HAHNVILLE – A cost-of-living increase and other salary hikes totaling $1 million are flowing to St. Charles Parish employees as part of a $90 million budget for 2007 that includes $20 million for west bank levee improvements to protect residents from flooding in a big hurricane like Katrina. […]
Government
Super levee is gaining momentum
BOUTTE – After last years’ improbably active hurricane season, Luling resident Jeffrey Brou questioned the wisdom of staying in his low-lying neighborhood of Willowdale. […]
Government
What you must know about constitutional amendments before you vote on Nov. 7
VOTERS PASSED all 13 proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution offered on the September ballot, and their are eight more on the Nov. 7 ballot. […]
Government
Melancon vs. Romero congressional showdown
EDITOR’S NOTE: Louisiana State Sen. Craig Romero, republican, hopes to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, democrat, as the congressman respresenting Louisiana’s 3rd District in Nov. 7 election. […]
Government
Council backs $20M levee to protect the west bank
St. Charles Parish Councilman Clayton Faucheux says the parish has no other choice – it must appropriate $20 million of its preliminary $90 million budget for fiscal 2007 to continue the construction of levees on the west bank. […]