Government
Parish President candidates discuss future of parish recreation
Parish recreation is always a hot topic for St. Charles Parish residents. What specific recreational projects need to be addressed? […]
Government
Government
Parish President candidates talk about transparency
How important is transparency in local government? Do you believe in being personally accessible to members of the public and the press? […]
Government
St. Charles Parish DA asks for $2.6M annex
In an effort to centralize operations and cut costs, St. Charles Parish District Attorney Joel Chaisson II has asked the parish government for a $2.6 million annex. […]
Columns
Republicans positioned for small gains in Legislature
While not by much more compared to the current term, Republicans will continue to have a majority in the Legislature. […]
Government
Skywarn trainee has his eye on the sky in storm readiness
Eric Zammit has had what he calls an “extreme” interest in weather as long as he can remember. […]
Government
Early voting starting on Nov. 7
Early voting is approaching with the Nov. 21 general election in sight and runoffs for the St. Charles Parish president and Council District 5 races. […]
Government
St. Charles Parish sheriff questions new fed limits on military surplus
The recent decision by President Barack Obama to end federal transfer of military surplus weapons and items to local law enforcement agencies, and place restrictions on others, has been controversial — and St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne, for one, is counted among outspoken critics of the ruling. […]
Government
Closures set for bridge work
As work continues toward the $24 million upgrade for Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge, the road closures have begun and the bridge closures will soon follow. […]
Government
Nov. 21 is ‘a new election’ to win over voters
After taking a 2,136-vote lead in Saturday’s election primary for St. Charles Parish president, Larry Cochran said he’s going to continue pushing his message to sway voters. […]