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Historic openings left Spillway Road heavily damaged
When the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway in Norco made history last year by opening twice for an extended time, the St. Charles Parish government was left with a problem. […]
Government
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Newly installed parish president names his executive staff
When Matthew Jewell took the oath of office Sunday, he went to work on making good on his promise to “hit the ground running” with his administration. […]
Business
Saints Place is on hold pending environmental issues
After finding a “tar ball-like substance” on the property, fumes from decaying petroleum and oil seeping into a ditch, the planned Saints Place Subdivision in Destrehan is on hold. […]
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Resident appeals to council to help protect land 150 years in her family
Despite a resident’s appeal to help protect property she says has been in her family more than 150 years, the St. Charles Parish Council rejected her rezoning request. […]
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The parish’s new government begins work
A new Council chairs, department heads and committee chairs were all named and approved as the new St. Charles Parish government began work today ( Jan. 13). […]
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Jewell, Council take oath of office
Minutes after taking the oath of office as St. Charles’ parish president, Matt Jewell opened his comments with a tribute to the late Albert Laque and outlined his plans for taking office tomorrow (Monday). […]
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Parish president, council members get sworn in Sunday
When Parish President-elect Matthew Jewell takes the oath of office on Sunday, he fully intends to make good on his promise to “hit the ground running” with his administration. […]
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East Bank Bridge Park expansion would include $4.4 million gym
With council approval of the East Bank Park expansion, St. Charles Parish plans to build a $4.4 million gym in Destrehan. […]
Government
President-elect requests moratorium on projects; council approves nearly $9 million of them
The St. Charles Parish Council approved contracts for nearly $9 million in projects despite Parish President-elect Matt Jewell’s request to table them for review by his administration and incoming council members. […]