Government
New school wings will be ready for students next school year
The construction of wing additions to three local schools are on track for completion by the 2014-15 school year. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
April election will decide next at-large council member
St. Charles Parish voters will head to the polls on April 5 to elect a new representative for the at-large Division B seat following the resignation of former Councilman Clayton “Snookie” Faucheux. […]
Crime
D.A. will pursue felony charges against suspected hit and run driver
The St. Charles Parish District Attorney’s Office will pursue felony charges against a Des Allemands man suspected of running over a woman who was walking to church on Old Spanish Trail in Boutte. […]
Crime
Maid stole $65,000 from family, police say
A housekeeper from St. Rose is accused of stealing checks from the family she worked for before forging and cashing them in for more than $65,000. […]
Government
Parish may have violated law by tossing out levee bids, trade association says
A statewide trade association sent a letter to St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre expressing outrage after the parish tossed out four of the six bids received for the first phase of the Willowridge Levee. […]
News
Christmas toy party draws 1,400 children to biggest event yet
The St. Charles Parish Toy and Gift Fund had their biggest year ever as more than 1,400 children streamed through the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center in Luling to receive gifts, a book and a bite to eat. […]
Government
Security will increase at courthouse entrance, cell phones banned in court
The St. Charles Parish Council has awarded a $116,724 contract to create a new security entrance at the courthouse. […]
What's Happening
Community Chorus Christmas East Bank concert
NORCO – The Community Chorus of River Parishes will present their East Bank Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. […]
What's Happening
Blood drive
LAPLACE – The River Parishes Hospital and United Blood Services are hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, Dec.17 from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]