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. […]
News
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. […]
News
Hazardous sink hole draws residents’ ire
When a problem occurs in the parish, it can be a difficult enough situation to solve. But if that problem happens to occur on state-owned land inside the parish, the situation can become extremely complicated. […]
Crime
Neighborhood tips lead to arrests in booster club trashing
Tips from neighborhood residents led to the arrest this week of three suspects, including a 12-year-old, who St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s investigators say burglarized the Norco Booster Club concession stand twice and then trashed it. […]
News
Peanut butter collection to go on despite salmonella scare
The recent salmonella outbreak won’t put the brakes on a St. Charles Parish Mardi Gras tradition – the collection of jars of peanut butter. […]
Business
Fundraiser almost shut down because of lack of permit
When planning a fundraiser, the check list of things to do can take on a life of its own, especially if you don’t have your permits in order. […]
Government
Lobbying firm sets priorities
Two days after the St. Charles Parish Council approved the hiring of Eglé and Associates by a slim 5-4 vote, the lobbying firm began its representation of the parish in Washington, D.C. […]