Business
Destrehan gift, wine store ‘lets the good times roll’
Sandra Kinler first opened her gift and wine boutique, Bon Ton Roula, in Destrehan nearly a year ago and credits her love of people for keeping her doors open day after day. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
All-dirt infields at bridge parks take fields in ‘new direction’
During the offseason of baseball and softball, the parish’s many parks underwent various infrastructure upgrades that included the addition of a T-ball field to Dow Field and a new parking lot in Killona. […]
Baseball
Snazzy media guide highlights ‘09 Wildcats
When Destrehan baseball fans get their hands on this year’s media guide, they may get the feeling that they are looking at a program designed for a college squad. […]
Government
Council OKs land donation, clears way for crime-fighting complex
The St. Charles Parish Council has agreed to donate 7.74 acres of land to the sheriff’s office, a move that Sheriff Greg Champagne said will allow him to consolidate his enforcement operations and bring more efficiency to the department’s crime-fighting ability. […]
Lifestyles
After 6 year absence, priest returns to Norco
Parishioners at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Norco are welcoming back a familiar face – Father Terry Becnel. […]
Lifestyles
Lights, Camera, Action
Once again, St. Charles Parish has found itself in front of the camera. But this time the “Parish of Plenty” serves as the backdrop for a short student film called “Acting Your Age.” […]
News
Child’s death still haunts East Bank mother
It has been a little more than a year since the death of her 4-year-old daughter, but Melissa Champagne still feels like the tragic event occurred yesterday. […]
Business
$1.7 billion Entergy project hits another snag
Entergy’s plan to build a new electricity generator fueled by petroleum coke at its Little Gypsy facility in Montz hit another snag in February after a joint report by the Alliance for Affordable Energy and the Sierra Club said that plans to convert the plant would leave customers with higher bills. […]
Government
Parish winning war against code enforcement violators
The St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Department isn’t fooling around when it comes to cleaning up communities in the area. […]