Government
Trio of projects set to improve West Bank drainage
A trio of drainage projects now underway – including pump station and culvert upgrades – are set to improve drainage in the towns of Boutte, Luling and Bayou Gauche.
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Crime
Luling woman charged with doctor shopping at 16 medical centers
A 30-year-old Luling woman has been arrested after police say she visited 16 different medical offices and received the same prescription from multiple doctors.
Government
Week of near freezing temps needed to prevent spring mosquito explosion
Though mosquitoes are far less active in the winter than they are during the rest of the year, the unseasonably warm weather now could provide a big boost to the mosquito population late next month.
Government
Committee looks at modifying fireworks ban
At a legislative committee meeting Tuesday night, St. Charles Parish Council members discussed an ordinance that would allow fireworks to be shot on certain days inside the parish but would continue to ban their sale.
Government
Northbound lanes of Hale Boggs will close for 82 hours
The northbound lanes of the Hale Boggs Bridge will be closed from Friday at 7 p.m. until Tuesday at 5 a.m., according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Lifestyles
Financial assistance available for East Bank residents
Emergency Food and Shelter Federal Funds are now available for the East Bank residents of St. Charles Parish to assist in paying utility bills, mortgage or rent. […]
Government
Sheriff’s Office christens new fleet facility
A new, 6,000 square-foot automobile maintenance facility will be used by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office for routine maintenance and repairs on the more than 200 vehicles that make up the department’s fleet.
Government
Corps seeks input for historic cemetery plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on Wednesday to seek input on the best way to manage two cemeteries that reside in the Bonnet Carre Spillway but are now grass-covered fields.
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Catholic Charities helps hundreds through food, counseling services
Hundreds of parishioners are calling out for help, and Catholic Charities has been there to answer them.