News
Expect warmer winter, weather expert says
Frank Revitte, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) said that this winter is predicted to be slightly warmer on average than in recent years.
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Agriculture / Horticulture
Environmental conditions influence citrus production
Although this was not a bumper year for oranges, it was certainly an excellent year for satsumas. […]
Lifestyles
School Board’s turn to redraw district lines
It is the School Board’s turn to redraw district lines in St. Charles – a process that should go smoothly, according to Kevin Belanger, chief executive officer for South Central Planning and Development Commission.
Book Review
Book Review: “A Model Summer”
Reviewed by Malerie Dempster […]
Government
Firefighters battle blazes at hi-tech training center
For years, firefighters in St. Charles Parish were forced to train at dead end streets or abandoned buildings, and while they were able to learn the basic skills of fighting fires, the important skills could only be learned on the job. […]
Lifestyles
Monsanto funds kid camp, firefighter training
When it comes to the safety of their community, the people of the Luling Volunteer Fire Department know that practice makes perfect. […]
News
7 years later, schools could spend hundreds of thousands to replace track
After only seven years of use, the track at Hahnville High School has deteriorated to the point of being useless for meets and the School Board has begun discussing plans to replace it.
News
Bald eagles making comeback in St. Charles
Bald eagles have become a relatively common sight in St. Charles Parish and residents should expect to see more of them in the future, according to Amity Bass, the natural heritage manager of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Agriculture / Horticulture
Cold season garden chores
The pace of things tends to slow down a bit this time of year in the garden. […]