Editorial
BESE members already drawing challengers
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education member Holly Boffy, who was the state teacher of the year in 2010, could have another distinguished former educator challenging her next year. […]
Government
Government
Your responsibility is to vote Saturday
Among the most important days of the year in a democracy are election days, and one of those arrives this weekend in St. Charles Parish. […]
Government
Safety improvements coming to Hwy. 3127
Long-awaited changes are on the way to increase safety on Louisiana Highway 3127 between Luling and Killona. […]
Government
Council chairwoman, political newcomer battle for at-large seat
St. Charles Parish voters will head back to the polls on Saturday to decide the parish’s next at-large council member from the West Bank. Candidates Jarvis Lewis, 24, and District VII Councilwoman Julia Fisher-Perrier, 33, will face off in the runoff election. […]
Editorial
Congressman may have kissed his career goodbye
With pressure continuing to build for him to resign, Congressman Vance McAllister announced plans recently to remain secluded during the Easter break, but the Swartz Republican has said he’ll be back on the Hill casting votes and attending committee meetings when the congressional recess ends April 28. […]
Government
Parties need to be more bipartisan
The Obama administration has punted again in extending indefinitely how much time the feds have to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. […]
Government
Flood protection for Montz highlights state bills aimed at St. Charles
Several legislative items are on the horizon for St. Charles Parish as the 2014 legislative session reaches its halfway point. […]
Government
Residents will pay more for garbage service after lawsuit
The St. Parish Council and Parish President V.J. St. Pierre have reached a settlement with the parish’s waste disposal contractor that will extend the garbage contract by 14 months and will include increases in the monthly rate residents pay for the service. […]
Government
Parish’s first splash park should open in May
The redesign of Ormond field in Destrehan, which will add the parish’s first splash park along with a walking trail around the area, should be completed in May. […]