Budget revisions discussed by board

LUTCHER – St. James Parish School Board members recently discussed revisions to the 2002 fiscal year budget, which now includes 18 percent increases in the General and Special Revenue Funds. The expenditure side of the budget also experienced a revision, an increase of 11 percent…

Local ‘hams’ react to mock emergency

THIBODAUX – On June 22 and June 23, a powerful storm or some other disaster knocked out the power and communications systems throughout the nation and Amateur Radio operators nationwide set up emergency communication posts – well, at least in theory…

Parking curtailed due to celebration

LULING – St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne reminds residents that parking along River Road (Louisiana Highway 18) between Ashton Street and the Parish Animal Control building will be prohibited beginning Tuesday in preparation for the parish’s Independence Day celebration Wednesday night…

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