Government
$2.5 million Luling library renovation delayed
A $2.5 million renovation that will shutter the West Regional Library in Luling for about seven months has been delayed until early next year. […]
Government
Government
Councilman will resign after 10 years of service
After 10 years of service on the St. Charles Parish Council, Calyton “Snookie” Faucheux Jr. has announced he will step down from his seat. […]
Government
Firefighters question use of department vehicles
Some firefighters are criticizing the budget decisions of local volunteer fire departments, specifically the daily use of fire department vehicles by chiefs and assistant chiefs. […]
Government
Parish tosses out 4 of 6 construction bids for Willowridge Levee
Despite the fact that four of the six construction bids for the first phase of the Willowridge Levee were disqualified, the parish will still get a bargain if a contract with Southern Delta Construction, LLC is approved by the St. Charles Parish Council. […]
Columns
Yet another myth from our legislators
Whenever the leges are unable to accomplish something, they complain about the governor having too much power. They say the answer to reducing the governor’s power is to have a constitutional convention. […]
Editorial
Legislative auditor’s influence is growing
When he was nominated for the position of legislative auditor in 2010, Daryl Purpera told then Times-Picayune reporter, now Senior Audit Analyst Ed Anderson, “What we want to be is a fact-finder, not a prosecutor.” […]
Government
Legal costs can get exorbitant
Much criticism has been expressed about the high contingency fees assessed by law firms for handling cases for governmental agencies. […]
Government
Most St. Charles bridges are in good condition
Louisiana is one of the worst states in the country when it comes to bridge upkeep. […]
Government
Basketball, business welcomed at Luling community center
St. Charles Parish officials showed off a $10.5 million community center that is designed to withstand 130 mile-per-hour winds and includes basketball and volleyball courts in addition to meeting rooms. […]