Government
Parish council lifts ban on fireworks
The St. Charles Parish Council voted 5-2 to overturn a ban on fireworks for four days a year during the 4th of July and New Year’s holidays. […]
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News
Spectacular fireworks, live band set for Independence Day celebration
St. Charles Parish will hold its 23rd annual Independence Day Celebration from 6 until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at the West Bank Bridge Park. […]
What's Happening
2013 Independence Day Patriotic Parade and fireworks
HOUMA – The City of Houma will be hosting a parade on Saturday, June 29. […]
Government
Council will vote on legalizing fireworks
Councilman Paul Hogan has not given up on his fight to legalize fireworks and has sponsored yet another ordinance that would allow residents to pop fireworks during specific times. […]
Government
Fireworks vote will be delayed until spring
St. Charles Parish Councilman Paul Hogan asked the rest of the council to delay a vote on legalizing fireworks until the election of two new members.
Government
Council will once again tackle fireworks legalization
After St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies issued 113 citations for discharging fireworks during the New Year’s holiday, Councilman Paul Hogan will reintroduce legislation to legalize the pyrotechnics.
Crime
113 citations given out for shooting fireworks
Despite repeated warnings that included phone calls, emails and Facebook messages reminding residents that fireworks were illegal, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies still found plenty of violators.
Crime
Task force will enforce fireworks ban
A special task force will patrol St. Charles Parish this weekend in order to enforce the parish’s fireworks ban, according to Sheriff Greg Champagne.
Government
Topcats headline parish fireworks show
For more than two decades, parish residents have made an annual trek to the West Bank Bridge Park during the Fourth of July week for an evening filled with music, food, fun and, most importantly, a fireworks show that is expected to last 20 minutes. […]