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White pelicans flock to Ama diversion
Freezing northern weather has these pelicans seeking warmer weather at the diversion in Ama. By the hundreds, they flocked to the area. […]
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Alligators lining up at Davis Pond diversion for a fish buffet
In the warmer temperatures of Davis Pond in Ama, alligators are lining up taking advantage of an easy meal with fish flowing in the freshwater diversion. […]
Allen Lottinger
Sediment diversion to get head start
There’s good news ahead for the future of the Louisiana coast from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers that the federal agency is expediting federal permitting for work on an important restoration project in our state. […]
Allen Lottinger
Deadline shortened for diversion project
There’s good news for southeast Louisiana residents today that President Trump’s administration is chopping off some three years of the permitting process for the planned Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. […]
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Parish president enters pre-trial diversion program to avoid criminal charges
St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran has officially entered a pre-trial diversion program to avoid criminal charges stemming from his Sept. 2 arrest. […]
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Hwy. 90 wreck takes life of longtime Luling resident
The six-vehicle crash that claimed the life of Brent Petit of Luling ended a career where he represented the local United Steelworkers (USW) and headed the River Parishes Transit Authority (RPTA). […]
Government
Congressman Graves praises parish’s progress on flood protection
As bulldozers pushed tons of dirt for a levee at Ellington Reach in Luling, Congressman Garret Graves told parish officials seeing work underway is the best part of the project for him. […]
Fishing / Hunting
1,800 acres added to popular Luling hunting spot
Those visiting one of the most popular hunting areas in St. Charles Parish now have a little more elbow room, so to speak. […]
Allen Lottinger
Federal permitting could be a problem
Our state is trying its best to firm up our southern Gulf of Mexico coast and make it a place for landings and pickups on our North American continent. […]