Government
Drainage project could cause delays in Ormond
A four-month long project to improve drainage under Ormond Boulevard got underway last week and could cause traffic delays until its scheduled completion in July.
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St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
Des Allemands man booked with attempted second degree murder
A 55-year-old Des Allemands man has been arrested and charged with attempted second degree murder after authorities say that he shot at a man with a 12-gauge shotgun after an argument. […]
Health
Toddler with rare skin disease still beating the odds
Two years ago, doctors told Courtney and Randy Roth that their newborn son, Tripp, would not live to see his first birthday. […]
Lifestyles
Schedules changing at middle schools
Most St. Charles Parish middle school students can say good-bye to their current schedules next year. Starting this fall, all parish middle schools will have six, 60-minute periods each day. […]
Government
Increased hospital tax, veteran homestead exemption in voters’ hands
Parishioners heading to the polls on Saturday will decide whether or not to approve an increase in taxes for St. Charles Parish Hospital and if disabled veterans can double their homestead exemptions.
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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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News
Luling man killed in Hwy. 90 collision
A 73-year-old Luling man was killed on Friday after he exited the Pier 90 parking lot and was hit by an SUV on Highway 90.
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Events & Announcements
Help for those affected by oil spill
DESTREHAN – The River Parishes Workforce Investment Act and the River Parishes Business and Career Solutions Center will host a town hall meeting for those who have experienced income or job loss due to the BP oil spill. […]
Events & Announcements
Egg hunt at St. Andrew’s
Festival Eucharist with flowering of the cross and Easter Egg Hunt to follow at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Paradis, April 24, 10 a.m. […]