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Willowridge levee raised, pump station under construction
As part of St. Charles Parish’s outer levee system, work continues on the Willowridge project. […]
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Dispute ignites over Confederate History Month
The fight started when Chris Kimble of Destrehan emailed the St. Charles Parish School Board on whether the school system would observe Confederate History Month in April. […]
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Parish’s pilot wetlands program to be featured on PBS
A pilot program on wetland restoration in St. Charles Parish being called “a game changer” is expected to air in a special on PBS. […]
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Future of LSU AgCenter parish offices remains unsure
When a resolution proposed by St. Charles parish Councilwoman Julia Fisher-Perrier to preserve LSU AgCenter funding amid the state’s budget crisis drew criticism, she maintained it was about the food supply and stood her ground on calling for support. […]
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State legislators say more cuts on way
Although St. Charles Parish delayed an effort to kill the inventory tax in the special session, it joins every parish in sharing the hit coming with numerous bills passed to cut spending and raise taxes aimed at putting a fast fix on the state’s immediate $1 billion shortfall this fiscal year. […]
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Bonnet Carre’ road closed due to flooding, schools closed today in St. Charles
While areas of Louisiana have gone under water and still threatened, St. Charles Parish has had no substantial damage reported other than the closure of Bonnet Carre’ Spillway Road from flooding.
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Parish parks praised for good upkeep, but Killona residents want bike path
Football team charter problems, communication issues and lack of uniformity and equality were among the top concerns raised at the St. Charles Parish’s first district meeting inviting public input on future recreational needs. […]
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West Regional Library renovation contract awarded, expansion begins
Clearing the way to begin work, the St. Charles Parish Council on Monday awarded the $1.7 million construction contract to renovate the West Regional Library.
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Volunteers gearing up to beautify the parish for Trash Bash on Saturday
An estimated 200 volunteers are expected to mobilize Saturday as part of St. Charles Parish’s eighth annual spring Trash Bash to beautify the area. […]