Editorial
Ten Commandments get historic billing
St. Charles Parish Council took a new approach to getting the Ten Commandments exhibited in a public building. […]
St. Charles Parish Council
Business
Parish council gives GREEN LIGHT to more development on the east bank
St. Charles Parish Council lifted a ban on development on the east bank in a regular meeting at the courthouse, opening the door for the long-talked about Plantation Business Park in Destrehan and other projects that are expected to be good for parish residents and the economy.
Lifestyles
St. Charles Parish Council connect water systems & build new homes 7-ft HIGHER
Linking east and west bank water systems by running a pair of 16-inch lines under the Mississippi River is a done deal now that the St. Charles Parish Council has voted to spend $4.6 million on the job that members originally set aside just $2.5 million to complete. […]
Crime
Former parish councilman cited in grab-&-scram sign spree, say cops
Leading the news in our “Say what?” department this week comes a report from the Sheriff’s Office noting that former St. Charles Parish Councilman and current Port of South Louisiana Commissioner Jay Roberts, and business partner Murphy Majoria, were cited after someone yanked school board candidate Angela Fenerty’s “vote-for-me” signs out of her yard just days before the Sept. 30 election. […]
Government
Council approves property purchase
On Monday, the St, Charles Parish council unanimously passed an ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of an act of sale for the purchase of a 35,000-square-foot lot adjacent to the offices of the Department of Planning and Zoning.
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Government
First African-American to serve parish council honored
Before the regular minutes of the evening began during Monday’s parish council meeting, the memory of Curtis T. Johnson, Sr. was colorfully recalled amid a packed room. […]
School
Parish Council offers food service program
The St. Charles Parish Council is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. […]
Government
Parish Council passes resolution to not pay Waste Management
On Monday evening the St. Charles Parish Council unanimously passed a resolution to withhold any payment to Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC. […]