Business
Destrehan gift, wine store ‘lets the good times roll’
Sandra Kinler first opened her gift and wine boutique, Bon Ton Roula, in Destrehan nearly a year ago and credits her love of people for keeping her doors open day after day. […]
News
Government
All-dirt infields at bridge parks take fields in ‘new direction’
During the offseason of baseball and softball, the parish’s many parks underwent various infrastructure upgrades that included the addition of a T-ball field to Dow Field and a new parking lot in Killona. […]
Government
Council OKs land donation, clears way for crime-fighting complex
The St. Charles Parish Council has agreed to donate 7.74 acres of land to the sheriff’s office, a move that Sheriff Greg Champagne said will allow him to consolidate his enforcement operations and bring more efficiency to the department’s crime-fighting ability. […]
News
Child’s death still haunts East Bank mother
It has been a little more than a year since the death of her 4-year-old daughter, but Melissa Champagne still feels like the tragic event occurred yesterday. […]
Business
$1.7 billion Entergy project hits another snag
Entergy’s plan to build a new electricity generator fueled by petroleum coke at its Little Gypsy facility in Montz hit another snag in February after a joint report by the Alliance for Affordable Energy and the Sierra Club said that plans to convert the plant would leave customers with higher bills. […]
Government
Parish winning war against code enforcement violators
The St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Department isn’t fooling around when it comes to cleaning up communities in the area. […]
Crime
IRS warns local residents against tax e-mail scam
The Internal Revenue Service wants local residents to know there may be a scam waiting in their e-mail inbox that looks official but could be dangerous to both the person and their computer. […]
Events & Announcements
Community feedback sought for March planning meetings
Next month, St. Charles Parish will hold public interviews for consultant teams vying for the opportunity to lead the parish’s comprehensive planning effort. […]
News
New Sarpy man turns Metairie Mardi Gras hero
Parade goers during Mardi Gras are used to looking out for flying beads and trinkets, but they usually don’t have to keep their eyes peeled for flying vehicles. […]