Government
Drainage project could cause delays in Ormond
A four-month long project to improve drainage under Ormond Boulevard got underway last week and could cause traffic delays until its scheduled completion in July.
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Crime
Des Allemands man booked with attempted second degree murder
A 55-year-old Des Allemands man has been arrested and charged with attempted second degree murder after authorities say that he shot at a man with a 12-gauge shotgun after an argument. […]
Government
Increased hospital tax, veteran homestead exemption in voters’ hands
Parishioners heading to the polls on Saturday will decide whether or not to approve an increase in taxes for St. Charles Parish Hospital and if disabled veterans can double their homestead exemptions.
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Government
River predicted to rise to 17 feet, would mean first spillway opening in 3 years
If water levels in the Mississippi River rise to 17 feet on May 17, as predicted by National Weather Service hydrologists, then the Bonnet Carre Spillway could be opened up for the first time since 2008.
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News
Luling man killed in Hwy. 90 collision
A 73-year-old Luling man was killed on Friday after he exited the Pier 90 parking lot and was hit by an SUV on Highway 90.
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Government
More than half of West Bank parks recently renovated
Renovated and state-of-the-art parks and paths are on the horizon for the West Bank of St. Charles Parish.
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News
1 year after spill, dealers say seafood definitely safe to eat
On the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, local seafood companies are reporting strong sales and clean, healthy catches.
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Crime
Man arrested in undercover operation gets 25 years
A New Sarpy man who was arrested in an undercover drug operation was sentenced to 25 years in prison last week. […]