News
No plans to open Bonnet Carre Spillway despite rising Mississippi
The river is rising in the Crescent City, at least until the end of the month. […]
Mississippi River
News
River cruises will increase tourism here
Colorful cruise ships such as those that have plied European waters for many years are expected to soon be travelling waters of the Mississippi River right between the east and west banks of St. Charles Parish. […]
Crime
New leads sought years after naked body dumped by river
The discovery of a naked woman who was murdered and dumped on the banks of the Mississippi River in Destrehan 13 years ago is getting another look by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Government
Drinking water safe despite river oil spill
The St. Charles Parish water intakes on the Mississippi River were temporarily shut off last weekend as a precaution after an oil spill in Vacherie threatened to pollute drinking water downstream. […]
News
Body pulled out of Mississippi River in Ama
Authorities have pulled a body out of the Mississippi River in Ama that is believed to be a man who jumped off of the Hale Boggs Bridge on Tuesday. […]
News
River levels high, but Spillway won’t be opened
Only months after some of the lowest river levels ever were recorded for the Mississippi, the river is now experiencing above average levels for this time of year.
News
Body of missing Boutte man found floating in river
A body that was found floating in the Mississippi River has been identified as that of a Boutte man who has been missing since Christmas, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
News
Record low for Mississippi River affecting local wetlands
As 55 percent of the country has been swept by one of the most severe droughts in the past 50 years, the Mississippi River has been running at a record low.
Government
Police searching river after person apparently jumps off bridge
Police are searching the Mississippi River for a person who apparently jumped off the Hale Boggs Bridge, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Government
River predicted to rise to 17 feet, would mean first spillway opening in 3 years
If water levels in the Mississippi River rise to 17 feet on May 17, as predicted by National Weather Service hydrologists, then the Bonnet Carre Spillway could be opened up for the first time since 2008.
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Government
Council approves 2 cross-river districts
In an almost unanimous vote on Monday, the St. Charles Parish Council approved an ordinance to reapportion the district boundaries of the parish.
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News
1,500 expected in largest race over Mississippi River
Over the years, the United Way of St. Charles’ annual bridge run has become the largest race over the Mississippi River in the country, and around 1,500 people are expected to descend upon St. Charles for the breathtaking view that the Hale Boggs Bridge provides.
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