News
Hidden town wants parish recognition
Driving through St. Rose, everyone rolls past a tiny town called Elkinsville, although no one would ever know it. […]
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Government
No grant equals no new park in Luling- at least for now
Residents living in the Willowdale and Lakewood subdivisions in Luling will have to wait a little longer before they have a new place to relax and play in their community after a grant fell through for Rathborne Park. […]
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Celebrities flock to Des Allemands for swamp tours
Nestled along the outskirts of Des Allemands is a once-in-a-lifetime experience just waiting to happen that will impact the memories of tourists, locals and even celebrities for a lifetime. […]
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Council considers breathing new, natural life into roadways
The Parish Council is considering a proposal to buy an asphalt release agent that would eliminate the use of petroleum or citric base products that cause the breakdown of roads. […]
Government
Parish could get more money from severance taxes if new amendment passes
When voters head to the polls on Nov. 4, they won’t just be electing a new president. There are also seven proposed constitutional amendments that range from the redistribution of state severance tax revenue to the establishment of term limits for members of state boards and commissions. […]
Government
Schexnaydre ordinance pulled by council members
A plan to put a “No Parking During Game” sign up near residents’ homes on the south side of Thomas Coby in Destrehan was removed from consideration by five council members Monday night. […]
Government
Budget includes big raises
Because the cost of living continues to rise all around the country, Parish President V.J. St. Pierre will ask the council to approve salary increases for all parish employees in the upcoming 2009 budget. […]
Government
St. Pierre: server merger a done deal
The controversy is over – at least for Parish President V.J. St. Pierre. […]
News
Schools want to cut down on workers’ comp claims
After an internal review showed that some employees may be taking advantage of the St. Charles Parish school system’s workers’ compensation policy, the board took the first step towards making a change. […]