Government
Election shows that parish is ready for fresh faces, new ideas
Next year, citizens of St. Charles Parish may have a hard time recognizing any of the areas’ politicians. […]
News
Government
Humane Society wants new facility
Jackie Boudreaux, of the St. Charles Humane Society, and Angie Roberts, supervisor of the St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter, appealed to the parish council Oct. 15 for $125,000 in funds to construct a new facility for parish animals. […]
Government
27 years later, Ama still waiting for public park
An Ama resident has been waiting 27 years for a park and playground project for the children living in the close knit family community to be completed on St. Mark’s Avenue.
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Government
Despite public outcry, water bills average
Parish residents may think they are paying a high price for their water usage, but the main increases have been in sewerage and garbage which are also on the water bill. […]
Government
We’re Pumped!
Heavy downpours on Oct. 22 prompted Greg Bush, director of the Public Works and Wastewater department in St. Charles Parish, to put all public works and wastewater work crews on alert to man critical pump stations overnight. […]
Government
“Snookie” withdraws
Clayton “Snookie” Faucheux conceded the St. Charles Parish Presidency to V.J. St. Pierre at a press conference on Oct. 24. […]
Business
Luling gift basket business gaining national following
When Kristi Brocato took a job at a gift basket company in college, little did she know that one day her own gift baskets would be received by the likes of former President Bill Clinton, Senator Bob Dole, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Gladiator director Ridley Scott. […]
Crime
Bridge City man gets 20 years for stabbing Luling resident
A Bridge City man accused of killing a Luling man who took him in after Hurricane Katrina pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday and was sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel Jr. […]
Government
Red Cross, HUD team up to find affordable housing for disaster victims
The American Red Cross and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signed an agreement last week that will allow disaster victims quick access to housing information and assistance. […]