Government
Parish air passes test for first time in 15 years
For the first time since 1996, residents can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to the parish’s air quality, according to the American Lung Association.
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News
Crime
Police: Luling man took voyeuristic photos of children
A 33-year-old Luling man has been arrested after authorities say he took photos of children while zooming in on parts of their body. […]
Government
Voters KO hospital tax
Seventy percent of voters rejected two St. Charles Parish Hospital propositions in the April 30 election that would have raised taxes to provide for operational costs and capital improvements.
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Government
Corps asks to open spillway
With water levels in the Mississippi River expected to rise to 17 feet this month, the Army Corps of Engineers has officially made a request to the Mississippi River Commission that the Bonnet Carre Spillway be opened no earlier than May 9, according to Chris Brantley, project manager at the spillway. […]
Government
New culverts increasing water flow in Bayou Gauche
BAYOU GAUCHE – Two new in-house culvert installations are upgrading water flow down the No. 10 Canal in anticipation of a larger set of replacements expected to begin later this year.
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News
St. Marks holds special Divine Mercy Sunday celebration
In the 1930’s Jesus appeared to St. Faustina, and among the messages asked that a Feast Day be established in the Church the Sunday after Easter in honor of His Divine Mercy. […]
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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