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May 2, 2026
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St. Charles mobilizes to help deputy who lost all in flood

September 2, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

If it takes a village to raise a child, St. Charles Parish certainly took it to the next level when it came to helping Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Roberts and his family who lost everything in Louisiana’s historic flood. […]

Government

Council may get tougher about garbage service

August 26, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

St. Charles Parish Council President Wendy Benedetto is on her way to getting what she wants – a more specific bid proposal on the parish’s garbage pickup service. […]

Government

Parish Council OKs added cost , work for Ormond repaving project

August 19, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

The St. Charles Parish Council approved a $278,528 change order for the Ormond Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation project, but not until it clarified why the change was needed for the $3.6 million project. […]

Government

Commission proposes to realign Hwy. 90 in Boutte

August 19, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

Despite it taking a year to determine the status of the proposed I-310 flyover ramp to address the area’s mounting backup traffic on U.S. Highway 90, the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is seeking approval for an alternative that could save years, cost and possibly lives.
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Government

Council approves limited tax hike, will cut budget

August 19, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

Saying the people of St. Charles Parish have been heard “loud and clear” about not raising taxes, Parish President Larry Cochran got council support for an amended property tax rate hike only for levees, road maintenance and recreation. […]

Allen Lottinger

State’s new coast still a way’s away

August 12, 2016 Allen Lottinger

The end of Louisiana’s coastal erosion problems apparently have not yet been solved but hopefully it could be in sight – in the somewhat distant future. […]

Government

Library renovation completion could be delayed to Jan. 14

August 12, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

With added repairs needed to the roof and windows, the St. Charles Parish Library board asking the St. Charles Parish Council for a change order and contract extension on the West Regional Library renovation project. […]

Government

Parish payroll detailed

August 12, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

While most “carry over” administrative employees maintained level salaries in Parish President Larry Cochran’s administration, many new hires started with level or lower pay and some with combined duties.
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Emergency Info

Parish president declares state of emergency as precaution

August 11, 2016 Anna Thibodeaux

St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran has declared a state of emergency in response to the heavy rainfall as a precautionary measure with further rainfall anticipated this week.
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