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Local women feed evacuees each week
What started as a plan to feed Lake Charles evacuees on Thanksgiving Day has turned into so much more, and, in fact, it’s not even over yet. […]
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Hurricane Zeta debris removal scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2
Due to the effects of Hurricane Zeta, St. Charles Parish Government is coordinating the collection and removal of disaster debris in heavily impacted areas. […]
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St. Charles Parish Hurricane Zeta recovery update
St. Charles Parish government officials are reporting that all essential personal continue to assess damages throughout the parish related to Hurricane Zeta and no major incidents related to critical infrastructure have been reported. […]
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Officials urge St. Charles Parish residents to finish prep for Hurricane Zeta
Hurricane Zeta is expected to make landfall today, and officials said conditions will begin to deteriorate around noon. […]
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St. Charles Parish opens a shelter of last resort ahead of Hurricane Zeta
St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell has announced that the St. Charles Parish EOC will be opening a shelter of last resort for residents whose homes cannot withstand high winds. […]
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Parish public schools shift to remote learning tomorrow due to Hurricane Zeta
Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Zeta, all St. Charles Parish Public Schools buildings and the School Board Office will be closed on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. […]
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Parish will not keep residents from trick or treating, but advises safety precautions
As many people begin to plan costumes and buy candy ahead of Halloween night, local and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials are asking people to be mindful of coronavirus safety precautions. […]
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Superintendent says hurricane closures warranted
While St. Charles Parish Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ken Oertling said he didn’t receive any negative emails or phone calls related to the matter, many parish residents expressed frustration on Facebook about the district’s decisions regarding Hurricane Sally-related closures. […]
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Family helps raise $10,000 in 5 days to help Hurricane Laura victims
When one local family had the idea to collect money and supplies to help Hurricane Laura victims in Lake Charles, they said they never expected what would happen next – over $10,000 raised in just five days. […]
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Mandatory evacuation issued for St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell signed a declaration of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Sally, and has ordered a mandatory evacuation for all St. Charles Parish residents. […]
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Parish schools closed ahead of Tropical Storm Sally
Dr. Ken Oertling, Superintendent of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, announced cancellation of all parish public schools for Monday through Wednesday of this week in preparation of Tropical Storm Sally. […]
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Locals putting together efforts to help Laura victims
With family living in the Lake Charles area, Emily Gautreaux quickly heard a firsthand account of the damage wrought there by Hurricane Laura. […]