Crime
Sheriff’s Office reports 23 break-ins occur during storm
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office says that there have been 23 break-ins since most of the area evacuated because of Hurricane Gustav. […]
News
Government
Entergy says that a majority of the parish now has power
Entergy now estimates there are about 500 customers in St. Charles Parish left without power today, according to Renee Allemand, the parish’s public information officer. […]
Emergency Info
Tropical Storm Gustav Parish Advisory
The latest track for Tropical Storm Gustav takes the storm onshore over Terrebone Parish Tuesday morning as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. Models show storm surges could top 13 feet on the West Bank of St. Charles Parish, and officials are preparing for the worst. All residents should be taking steps to secure their homes and prepare for evacuation.
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Emergency Info
Parish updates evacuation information and plans
HAHNVILLE – The latest track for Tropical Storm Gustav takes the storm onshore over Terrebone Parish early Tuesday as a powerful Category 3 or 4 hurricane. […]
Government
Parish releases tentative evacuation timeline
The latest track for Tropical Storm Gustav takes the storm onshore over Terrebone Parish Tuesday morning as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. […]
Emergency Info
Early morning wreck holds up traffic for hours
A two-vehicle wreck occurred on Highway 90 early this morning after a Chevrolet Suburban appeared to U-Turn directly into a garbage truck, according to witness reports. […]
Business
Lack of produce forces West Bank market to close temporarily
Organizers of the German Coast Farmer’s Market have been forced to temporarily close shop at their West Bank market due to inclement weather conditions and lack of fall produce. […]
Business
Insurance cost makes River Parishes a tough sell for employers
While 32.8 percent of the residents that live in St. Charles work inside the parish, employers in the River Parishes have difficulty recruiting personnel from outside the region, according to a recent labor market analysis for the area. […]
Government
St. Pierre wants lobbyist to bring home the bacon
Parish President V.J. St. Pierre has asked the council to approve the hiring of a lobbyist to help the parish get more money from the federal government for parish projects. […]