Government
Drainage issues highlight sparsely-attended town meeting
Parish Council member Carolyn Schexnaydre sponsored an East Bank town hall meeting at Destrehan High School on March 2. […]
News
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Schools tackle drainage problem
Mimosa Park Elementary and the Norco Elementary schools will receive much-needed repairs this summer while students are on vacation. […]
Business
Business fair adds crafts in attempt to lure patrons
The St. Charles Parish Business Fest will have a new look this year with the introduction of arts and crafts vendors.
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Business
Crawfish prices still high, but beginning to drop
Cold winter weather put a chill on the crawfish harvest and led to soaring prices at local seafood stores. But on Monday, the price began to drop and many believe the trend will continue. […]
Crime
Crime jumps by 17 percent in 2009 due to thefts, assaults
Due to a large increase in assaults and thefts, crime in St. Charles Parish rose by 17 percent in 2009 when compared to 2008. […]
News
Librarian taking hard look at tax
After the controversy over the expansion of the East Regional Library project in 2009, both the St. Charles Parish Council and the Library Board are taking a careful look at the library’s millage renewal, which will be voted on later this year. […]
Government
New Luling highway studied
The St. Charles Parish Council has asked for a study that will determine the feasibility of constructing a new highway in Luling to connect Highway 90 and River Road. […]
Crime
Police: Kidnapper arrested after ‘massive manhunt’
The alleged kidnapping of a woman by her 28-year-old ex-husband triggered a massive manhunt over the weekend that included closing streets in Des Allemands and calling in a helicopter for aerial support. […]
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Parish wants feedback on parks, recreation
St. Charles Parish wants to know what residents think about the state of parks and recreation in the area. […]