Government
Full bridge closure scheduled for back-to-back weekends
The Hale Boggs Bridge will be closed for two weekends later this month as work continues on a $32 million cable replacement project.
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St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Crime
New system helps police locate stolen bikes, ATVs
Because they are routinely the target of theft, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has initiated an online registration program for all bicycles, ATVs and golf carts.
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School
School insurance rises by $1.7M after high number of claims
Since 1988, the St. Charles Parish Public Schools’ health insurance costs have gone up by over 650 percent. […]
Crime
More charges filed in St. Rose murder
Additional charges have been brought against two people arrested in connection with the violent murder of a disabled 88-year-old St. Rose woman.
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Lifestyles
Wagon floats, crazy costumes greet parents at school parades
Adults will not be the only ones celebrating Carnival this week. Schools across the parish will be hosting their own Mardi Gras parades on Friday, March 4, that the community can support. […]
Health
Flu season heats up as weather warms
The flu season is still in full-swing despite warm spring temperatures rolling into the area.
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Events & Announcements
See inner workings of parish government
HAHNVILLE – St. Charles Parish government will provide citizens a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of vital parish infrastructure, including pump stations and the Emergency Operations Center during tours on March 3 and 4 from 8 a.m.-noon. […]
Lifestyles
Gymnast earns her medals
Katie Kunkel, a gymnast for Elmwood gymnastics and a student at Mimosa Park elementary, recently competed at the Edgewater Classic Gymnastics Meet in Panama City Beach Florida on Feb. 18th. […]
Football
DHS cornerback signs with Nicholls
It took a few weeks after National Signing Day to occur, but Destrehan High School cornerback Josh Dewey will continuing his football career at Nicholls State University.
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