St. Charles Parish Council Tackles Budget Amendments and Polling Place Preparations for Upcoming Year
The St. Charles Parish Council discussed budget amendments, infrastructure improvements, setting up polling places, and altering document copy fees, aiming for fiscal accuracy and community preparation for the next year.
Jefferson Parish Drivers Alert Lane Closures on West Esplanade Avenue for Melody Bridge Dismantling
Construction on West Esplanade Ave. at Melody Dr. in Jefferson Parish is expected to disrupt traffic as crews dismantle the old Melody Bridge. Eastbound lane closures until Dec. 12, followed by westbound closures until Dec. 20.
Lafourche Parish Rocked by Three Unrelated Shootings in 14-Hour Span, One Fatality Confirmed
Three separate shootings occurred in Lafourche Parish; one man died while hunting, another was shot in a domestic dispute, and a third was wounded by a homeowner after acting erratically. No arrests have been made.
Year-Long Lane Closures on LA 3127 to Impact Bay Area Commuters Starting November 2025
Lane closures on LA 3127 will occur between St. James and St. Charles Parish Lines from Nov 3, 2025, to Oct 30, 2026, due to construction, with detours advised.












