Government
Town hall meeting will discuss construction of Willowridge levee
St. Charles Parish will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, May 9 to discuss construction of the Willowridge phase of the West Bank hurricane protection levee.
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Government
Next council member will be decided Saturday
Voters will head to the polls on Saturday to decide the next St. Charles Parish District II council member.
News
Board begins search for next school superintendent
The search for a new superintendent for St. Charles Parish Public Schools is on after Dr. Rodney Lafon publicly announced his resignation after 18 years in the position.
Government
Entergy grants $25K for Wetland Watchers Park
Members of the St. Charles Parish Council and parish staff accept a $25,000 grant from Entergy for Wetland Watchers Park in Norco. […]
Crime
Drugs connect rash of East Bank murders
After experiencing a long dry spell with no murders in the parish over a 13-month period from early 2011 to mid 2012, St. Charles Parish has seen four murders in the past 11 months–all of which have occurred on the East Bank. […]
Crime
Killona mother forced out of home for 2 weeks after 18-wheeler hits power pole
A woman and her two daughters were without electricity for two weeks after an 18-wheeler tore down the power line in front of their home and damaged their electric meter and hookup.
Government
St. Pierre holds firm on decision not to sign lobbying contract
After saying last week that he had no intention of signing a contract with Tauzin Consultants, Parish President V.J. St. Pierre held firm despite pleas from residents who said a lobbying firm is needed to fight the prospect of high flood insurance.
Crime
Man lured into robbery through Instagram
Police are searching for a robber who lured a Destrehan man to Carriage Lane with promises of a cell phone before pulling out a gun and taking the victim’s money.
News
Schools believe flood insurance increases will not be as bad as predicted
After weeks of speculation on the potential rise in flood insurance rates, St. Charles Parish Public Schools launched their own inquiry on how increased flood insurance premiums will affect their properties and have come back with positive findings.