News
Long-awaited busses godsend for stranded
The new River Parishes transit system got off to a quick start in its opening month, delivering 646 people from St. Charles and St. John to destinations across both parishes. […]
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Business
45 businesses offer services at local fest
Businesses from around the parish will gather at Hahnville High School this weekend to introduce themselves to members of the community, who have a chance to win door prizes and enter a raffle for New Orleans Hornets tickets. […]
Government
St. Charles joins group of StormReady communities
NOAA National Weather Service officials have recognized St. Charles Parish as a StormReady community. […]
Business
Dow site leader since 2004 stepping down in March
Hahnville, LA – The Dow Chemical Company announced Wednesday that Steve Milligan will become the new Site Leader for its St. Charles Operations site in Hahnville. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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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. […]