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Permitting fees waived during Hurricane Ida recovery
The St. Charles Parish Council adopted an emergency ordinance this week that will allow the Department of Planning and Zoning to waive local permit fees. […]
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Local women combine resources to feed linemen
“Being a Cajun woman, I knew the best way to say thank you was to feed them.” […]
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SCPPS releases new details on reopening plans
St. Charles Parish Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ken Oertling released more information today on how the district will handle the reopening of its schools – and platooning students isn’t out of the question. […]
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Lights starting to come back on, but Jewell says restoration timeline is unacceptable
Lights are returning to St. Charles Parish after over a week of darkness, but St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell has publicly lamented that Entergy estimates for a full restoration are too long. […]
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Hurricane Ida debris removal begins
Debris collectors have started cleanup and removal of Hurricane Ida’s aftermath, and to expedite the removal process residents should keep the following guidelines in mind. […]
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Council to vote on waiving permit and inspection fees associated with Hurricane Ida recovery
The St. Charles Parish Council will vote Tuesday night on an emergency ordinance that would allow the parish’s Planning and Zoning Department to waive local permit fees and some plan review and inspection fees. […]
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SBA disaster loans now available to local businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Ida
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Louisiana businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration. […]
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2021 Alligator Festival cancelled
The Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish announced this week that the 2021 Alligator Festival is cancelled due to parish-wide devastation from Hurricane Ida and continued difficulties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Jewell says parish will be without power for 4-6 weeks
Entergy officials have relayed that early estimates are that 90% of residents in St. Charles Parish can expect to have power restored within 4-6 weeks. […]