St. Charles Parish

06/02/2026

St. Charles Parish residents are invited to participate in a Point of Distribution (POD) exercise on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the West Bank Bridge Park, located at 13825 River Road in Luling.

Residents who participate will have the opportunity to drive through the simulated distribution site and experience how supplies would be distributed during an actual emergency. The exercise will also allow emergency personnel and volunteers to evaluate response procedures, traffic flow, communication, and overall readiness.

No registration is required to participate. Residents must remain in their vehicles throughout the exercise and follow directions from on-site personnel. Participation is voluntary, and no emergency situation is currently impacting St. Charles Parish.

06/02/2026

*Entergy reports that residents are not affected by this power outage.

Due to a scheduled Entergy power outage for Harry Hurst Middle School, the St. Charles Parish Summer Food Service Program site in Destrehan will be closed on Thursday, June 4.

All meals will instead be served at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Community Services at 985-764-7944.

06/02/2026

Deputy Jeff G Watson Dr. is closed between the Animal Shelter and Ashton Plantation Blvd until further notice today, June 2. No vehicles will be able to pass.

06/02/2026

Heads up for drivers traveling between the West Bank and East Bank on Wednesday, June 3.

A partial shutdown will be in place on the off ramp exiting onto River Road on the East Bank from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for high mast light pole repairs. Traffic will still be able to pass through, but delays and slower traffic are expected throughout the day. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and use caution in the area.

06/02/2026

Recent improvements at the Fourth St. Pump Station included rebuilding of the station’s pumps, which move large volumes of stormwater out of neighborhoods in St. Rose during rain events.

Electronic panels at the station were raised to better protect important electrical equipment from potential flood damage during severe weather. A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) was installed to control pump speed and improve efficiency. This allows the pumps to operate more smoothly while reducing wear on the system and improving overall performance.

These upgrades help the station operate more reliably during heavy rain events and severe weather.

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

St. Charles Parish is saddened to share the passing of former councilmember and constable Dickie Duhe. Mr. Duhe served our community throughout his life as a Norco resident, a volunteer firefighter, and a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, with a passion that will not be forgotten.

Please hold his family and friends in your thoughts as they mourn this tremendous loss.

Celebrate the life of Richard Duhe, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home.

06/01/2026

Hurricane season is officially here, and now is the time to make sure your household is prepared. While forecasters are predicting an El Niño year, it only takes one storm to impact our community.

Residents are encouraged to review their emergency plans and make sure they have at least 72 hours of supplies ready. Start with the basics: water, non-perishable food, medications, batteries, important documents, fuel and a way to stay informed.

Sign up for SCP Alerts by texting SCPALERTS to 888-777 and view the St. Charles Parish Hurricane Guide at www.stcharlesparish.gov/HurricanePrep.

05/31/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for our area until 7:15 PM. A Flood Warning means that a flash flood is imminent or is occurring in the warned area. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. Please monitor local forecast and be prepared to take action as necessary.

05/31/2026

We love seeing your views of the parish, especially when they’re from this high up. From the river to the skyline, there’s no place quite like St. Charles Parish.

Tag us in your photos for a chance to be featured next! Photo Courtesy: Timothy Curole