Government
Longtime School Board president running for St. Charles Parish’s Clerk of Court
C. H. “Sonny” Savoie of Paradis has announced he is running for St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court. […]
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Former lawmaker wants to dual register as GOP, Dem
Former state Rep. Damon Baldone attempted to change his party affiliation to both Democrat and Republican — a dual registration — on Monday morning with the Terrebonne Parish Registrar of Voters, but was refused and he is now taking the matter to court. […]
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Army Corps’ $30K black drone tested on Bonnet Carre Spillway
St. Charles Parish was recently used as a testing ground by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a unmanned aircraft drone shot images of and around the Bonnet Carre Spillway. […]
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St. Charles Parish aims to become part of ‘super region’ with high-speed rail
With plans made, efforts organized and funding being sought for the Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans rail, the question for St. Charles Parish is if it can get its piece of the “super region.” […]
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St. Charles Parish DA made strong example of man who ‘stomped’ Chihuahua
St. Charles District Attorney Joel Chiasson II said the five-year sentence handed down to Rashard C. Poche was intended to send a loud message to anyone who might even think of mistreating an animal in the future: it simply will not be tolerated. […]
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A peek into Jindal’s inner sanctum
Despite holding the title of governor of Louisiana for over 7-1/2 years, we know very little about Bobby Jindal beyond his carefully-crafted public persona and well-scripted talking points. […]
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Outside political players are flocking to legislative races
Given the treacherous tax votes that state lawmakers took during this year’s regular session, many now find themselves on the defensive as the fall election season kicks into high gear. […]
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Raised median being installed in Paradis despite controversy
Black tire tracks left by vehicles rolling over newly laid asphalt along U.S. Highway 90 in Paradis mark the spot of a controversy – the start of work for a raised median in Paradis. […]
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Marino running for second term as clerk of court in St. Charles Parish
Lance Marino has announced he will seek a second four-year term as St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court. […]