Business
Local fishing industry feels the bite
St. Charles Parish’s fishing industry was hit hard post-Katrina, as local fishermen scrabbled to get up and running from hurricane damage and find new markets. […]
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Government
Chaisson wants the best of both levee worlds
St. Charles Parish’s removal from the Pontchartrain Levee District and inclusion in the movement for levee consolidation in Governor Blanco’s special legislative session upset local Sen. Joel Chaisson, D-Destrehan.Originally, St. Charles Parish was not included in levee consolidation from Sen. Walter Boasso’s plan. […]
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LSU’s Mobile Classroom makes stop in Norco
Several business advisors have partnered in a unique project that hopes to help local businesses become more successful. The Louisiana Business and Technology Center, E. J. Ourso College of Business, LSU, the US Department of Agriculture and the Louisiana Municipal Association have partnered in this innovative project. […]
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Katrina blows Alligator Festival away
The annual Alligator Festival will be replaced by ‘Gator Ganza’ to be held February 18 at Dougie V’s on River Road in Luling. While the club is disappointed they were forced to cancel their annual fundraising event, members are looking forward to the fun and activities the Gator Ganza will provide for ticket holders. […]
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Trash Bash
Admittedly, we have had a lot of Hurricane Katrina-related trash in addition to regular trash to pick up in St. Charles Parish since the storm tore up thousands of trees and branches and portions of many structures. […]
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Hospital honors workers for United Way contributions
River Parishes Hospital recently held a celebration for its employees, honoring them for their donations totaling over $12,000 to the St John United Way Fund. Scott Boudreaux, CEO, welcomed the employees and thanked them for their generosity in helping residents of the community. […]
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Sheriff Champagne to award a scholarship
Sheriff Greg Champagne will award a scholarship providing assistance to a worthy St. Charles Parish student in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program. It will be awarded to a graduating high school student from either Destrehan High School or Hahnville High School. […]
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School buses run on bio-diesel fuel
In an effort to reduce pollution in the New Orleans area, the St. Charles Parish School System’s Transportation Department received a grant from the EPA’s Clean School Bus USA program for bio-diesel fuel to be used in 98 of its 149 bus fleet. […]
Government
Accusing Cox Cable of misinformation, council wants TV Guide channel reinstated.
On January 9, 2006 the St. Charles Parish Council adopted Resolution No. 5314 requesting that Cox Communications reinstate a programming guide on the analog cable broadcast system. […]