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. […]
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St. Charles sheriff suggests trick-or-treating Friday to avoid inclement weather
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is advising residents with young children to advance trick-or-treating to Friday to avoid inclement weather anticipated with Saturday’s approaching cold front. […]
Government
Public hearing scheduled on St. Charles Parish’s $77.2M budget
St. Charles Parish officials have kicked off talks on a proposed $77.2 million budget for 2016. […]
Government
Cochran, Authement in runoff for St. Charles Parish president
With all precincts reporting, Larry Cochran, D-St.Rose, and Terry Authement, R-Boutte, will be in a runoff for St. Charles Parish president on Nov. 21, and Lance Marino, R-Norco, has been re-elected as clerk of court. […]
Government
Smith is facing Bridges in District JOP race
Aleshia J. Smith is running for justice of the peace in District 1, a position that drew attention earlier this year when Henry Wolfe won the slot even after he was told not to run because of his age. […]
Government
Incumbent, challenger face off in District 6
The race for the District 6 councilman seat will come down to incumbent Traci Ackerman-Fletcher, an independent candidate, and Democrat Keith Schexnayder, both of Norco.
Ackerman-Fletcher says her hope is to continue efforts to improve the quality of life of constituents in her home district. […]
Government
3 political newcomers eye District 5 seat
The Councilman District 5 race pits Democrats Keith Adams and Marilyn Bellock and Republican Bobby J. Ducote in competition for the seat. […]
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Former councilman faces fire chief in District 4
Billy Woodruff is seeking re-election to the St. Charles Parish Council, but this time in the District 4 race facing opponent Oliver G. Dufrene Jr. in the Oct. 24 election. […]
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Planning chairman, civic association prez seek District 3 seat
The St. Charles Parish Council District 3 race pits a pair of Destrehan residents against one another as Republicans Dick Gibbs and Webb Jay IV battle it out for votes. […]