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Driver injured in Highway 90 accident
A driver startled by Monday morning traffic near Hahnville High School slammed on the brakes and skidded into a post at the Exxon station in Boutte. […]
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Government
Millage changes have little impact
The St. Charles Parish Council voted to reduce property taxes by .03 mills, a move that is expected to generate about $25.7 million in 2010 for the parish government. […]
Business
Social media sites allow businesses to branch out
Advertisement is great for any business, especially if it’s free, online and where the people are. […]
Government
Shelter looks at dog park to increase adoptions
Under the Hale Boggs Bridge and across from a million-dollar ball park sits the St. Charles Parish Humane Society – a building in grave need of repairs and upgrades, filled with stray animals also in want. […]
Crime
Ama man charged with killing pit bull, threatening girlfriend
A 50-year-old Ama man, who had three guns in his residence, allegedly shot his own pit bull before threatening to kill his girlfriend and turn the gun on himself, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Are garbage trucks a bridge hazard?
Many 18-wheelers and garbage trucks travel through St. Charles Parish as they deliver goods to other cities and parishes in the state or dump trash in Avondale. […]
Business
Faulty relays lead to NRC inspection at Waterford 3
On June 22, a faulty electrical relay at Waterford 3 gave operators problems starting a high-pressure safety injection pump that is used to supply cooling water to the plant’s reactor core in case of an accident. […]
Government
West Bank multi-use path finally a reality
The St. Charles Parish Council authorized the state to execute a construction contract for the main section of the West Bank multi-use path – a 6.2-mile-long project that will create a paved path for walkers, joggers and bike riders to enjoy the Mississippi River. […]
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Ballpark Beauties
The Ballpark Beauties has become an annual event, which allows Louisiana festival queens to be presented on the field during the pre-game at a New Orleans Zephyrs home game. […]