Government
FEMA delays flood rate release, again
New FEMA flood insurance rates that were originally set for release on July 1 have been delayed once again, according to St. Charles Parish officials. […]
News
Government
Parish hopes for favorable judgement in lawsuit holding up Willowridge levee
St. Charles Parish officials are hopeful that a federal court will rule in their favor in the next few weeks regarding a conservation easement that has held up construction of the Willowridge levee in Luling. […]
Business
Real estate sales boom, despite flood insurance crisis
Despite the negative effect the uncertainty over impending flood insurance rates is having on some areas of St. Charles Parish’s real estate market, the overall outlook is good according to local realtors and government officials. […]
Crime
Sheriff Reports 6-27-2013
•Benjamin R. Gedert, 33, of 324 Labarre Drive in Metairie, was arrested on June 17 and charged with DWI. […]
Government
Council will decide fate of Sunset Drainage levee improvement projects
The St. Charles Parish Council will once again tackle an ordinance introduced by Councilman Paul Hogan who says it would improve the Sunset Drainage District levee enough to lower flood rates for residents in Des Allemands, Bayou Gauche and Paradis. […]
Government
Council will vote on legalizing fireworks
Councilman Paul Hogan has not given up on his fight to legalize fireworks and has sponsored yet another ordinance that would allow residents to pop fireworks during specific times. […]
News
Motiva released carcinogens during hurricane, report says
The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is calling Motiva Enterprises Norco Refinery’s decision to not shut down operations in the face of Hurricane Isaac last August irresponsible. […]
News
Family rebuilds home that was scene of fatal fire
Elmira Blanks lived in her St. Rose home for 41 years before it was set afire by an arsonist, which destroyed the home and killed her disabled mother, 88-year-old Ophelia Shepard. […]
News
Former HHS teacher sheds light on tragic French Quarter arson
A former Hahnville High School teacher is shedding new light on a tragic French Quarter fire that led to the deaths of 32 people in 1973. […]