Government
‘Unforeseen obstacles’ halt levee project
Plans to pick a levee alignment for the West Bank Vicinity Hurricane Protection project have stalled.
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News
News
Sheriff’s Office considers Tasers
More than 5,000 police agencies all across the country purchased Taser stun guns for their officers last year. […]
Business
Parish’s oldest clothing boutique still fashion savvy
The doors of St. Charles Parish’s oldest clothing boutique first opened in the spring of 1974 when Bob and Millie Derveloy took over a small and newly-opened shop called The Foxy Lady Boutique. […]
Crime
Brazen gunmen target St. Rose
A 37-year-old LaPlace man told deputies that he was tied up, had a gun put to his head and saw the trigger get pulled twice before the gunman walked away laughing with $630 and credit cards. […]
Lifestyles
Tackling violence head-on
On a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon, District 1 Councilman Billy Raymond walked through Meadows Drive and talked to residents in the community about various ways to improve the area. […]
News
Were fire station’s actions criminal?
An investigation into allegations of misuse of funds at the St. Rose Fire Department is over. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says that his office’s investigation is complete and the police report was submitted to District Attorney Harry Morel’s office three weeks ago. […]
Business
Library needs more money
The architect in charge of designing the new East Regional Library, Norman Chenevert, met with the St. Charles Parish Council’s Legislative Committee to ask for additional money to complete the building. […]
Government
Sheriff’s Office sets ‘high standards’ for graduates
There are very few professions where any single individual can have a dramatic impact on the lives of everyone around them. […]
Lifestyles
Check receipts during sales tax holiday
Customers expecting tax relief on Aug. 1 and 2 because of the parish sales tax holiday need to be careful. Some businesses may not have their registers programmed to give the tax credit. […]