LaPlace
St. John corrections officer arrested, fired for investigation leak
LAPLACE — Police say one of their own illegally provided information to the public about an ongoing criminal investigation, leading to the officer’s firing and ...
Top Stories
Teche Action Clinic launches telemedicine services
RESERVE — Teche Action Clinic is offering a new telemedicine service that can aid in the delivery of ...
Local churches go virtual: COVID-19 brings opportunities for outreach
LAPLACE — The Ascension of Our Lord Perpetual Adoration Chapel is typically a 24/7 site for Eucharistic prayer, ...
Local women sew masks for those in need
LAPLACE — Two River Parishes women are using their social distancing downtime to sew face masks for people ...
St. John Parish mourns its 1st COVID-19 fatalities
EDGARD — Helen Hilaire was a staple in her family and in her Edgard community. Swift as she ...
Edgard
Flash flood watch issued for St. John the Baptist Parish
LAPLACE — A flash flood watch has been issued for St. John the Baptist Parish through 7 a.m. Thursday. Severe thunderstorms could impact the Parish, ...
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Home and Garden
Spuddy’s Cajun Cooking Experience hosts virtual cooking class
Spuddy’s Cajun Foods/Cajun Cooking Experience will be live on Facebook showing viewers how to cook a Jambalaya. The online begins at event at 6:30 p.m. ...
by Christine Browning, Monday, March 30, 2020 6:20 pm
LaPlace
Parish President Hotard and Congressman Graves to discuss CARES Act
Parish President Hotard and Congressman Garret Graves will be going live via Facebook at 4:45 pm on March 30 to discuss the recently passed CARES ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 30, 2020 1:59 pm
COVID-19
St. John COVID-19 fatalities rise to 8
LAPLACE — As of the Monday update from the Louisiana Department of Health, there have been 75 reported cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths in ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 30, 2020 12:28 pm
COVID-19
St. John Parish now at five deaths
At the daily noon update, The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), confirmed 57 total cases in St. John Parish and five deaths. St. Charles Parish ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:43 pm
High School Sports
Marcus Scott is named head football coach
DESTREHAN — The Destrehan Wildcats will have a new head football coach next season. John Ehret head coach Marcus Scott was formally approved to be ...
by Lori Lyons, Sunday, March 29, 2020 8:58 am
LaPlace
Hit and run fatality in LaPlace
Shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday night, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop B began investigating a hit and run fatality crash involving a pedestrian on ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, March 29, 2020 7:50 am
COVID-19
St. John COVID-19 cases continue to increase
At the daily noon update, The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), confirmed 54 total cases in St. John Parish and 3 deaths. The number is ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:51 pm
Columns
How to clean when faced with a shortage of supplies
In light of concerns about COVID-19, various health organizations have issued specific instructions on how to maintain personal safety and cleanliness. These recommendations involve using ...
by Gary Dupré, Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:34 am
Columns
Clean and disinfect your space
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends straightforward cleaning measures to reduce our chances of contracting COVID-19. Follow the simple tips below to ensure ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:28 am
Columns
The coronavirus and kids: 10 family learning activities
Learning can happen anytime – even when schools are closed. Here are 10 fun family activities you can do with your children to keep little ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:13 am
COVID-19
COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: FG pauses work on The Sunshine Project
WELCOME — In light of COVID-19 safety issues and the fluctuation of the Mississippi River stages, FG has decided to temporarily pause activities on The ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:54 am
COVID-19
COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: Department of Corrections employees test positive
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Corrections (LDOC) has been notified that two employees at different state prisons tested positive for COVID-19. These are ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:41 am
COVID-19
Digital driver’s license currently available for free: Statewide OMV locations now closed
BATON ROUGE — Governor John Bel Edwards announced the state of Louisiana’s official digital driver’s license, LA Wallet, will be made available to residents free of charge. ...
by Brooke Robichaux, Saturday, March 28, 2020 8:15 am
Business
COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: Belle Terre open in limited fashion
LAPLACE — With the recent Stay at Home order issued from the Louisiana Governor’s Office, Belle Terre Country Club will remain open in a limited ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 28, 2020 8:07 am
COVID-19
Coaches stuck at home long for the field
LAPLACE — Before Monday, St. Charles Catholic head baseball coach Wayne Stein had never heard of Zoom. Stein, who also is the football team’s defensive ...
by Lori Lyons, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:00 am
Columns
Wells: Steps to student success – A plan to build relationships among students & industry
At River Parishes Community College, we strive to promote educational success amongst our students, faculty and staff through our curriculum, partnerships and relationships. We intend ...
by Special to, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:00 am
Columns
Michel: Shrimp in a car brings back memories
I hadn’t driven my car for four days and from the outside all looked fine. I passed it every day when I went outside to ...
by Special to, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:00 am
Columns
Keller: ‘Every man’s a brick’ with God at our side
When we are going through troubled times like we are now, I ask God to give me something to write to encourage all of us. ...
by Special to, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:00 am
LaPlace
18-wheeler strikes utility pole
LAPLACE — An 18-wheeler struck a utility pole near Hancock and Williamsburg inside the Cambridge subdivision at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening, leaving behind damage ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:00 am
Business
A note from your neighborhood newspaper
Editor’s Note: The team at L’OBSERVATEUR is working responsibly and practicing social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19. There is limited staff in the ...
by Special to, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:00 am
Business
Truckers need help to deliver life’s essentials
As Louisiana endures the COVID-19 crisis, trucking companies are working around the clock to provide essential supplies to medical facilities, retail stores, plants and homes. ...
by Special to, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:00 am
Columns
Managing anxiety during the coronavirus outbreak
With each new case of coronavirus (COVID-19), anxiety is growing, almost palpable in public areas. One of the first things to remember is that having ...
by Special to, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:00 am
COVID-19
Friday update: Another COVID-19 death reported in St. John
LAPLACE — The Louisiana Department of Health reported a third St. John the Baptist Parish fatality from COVID-19 (the coronavirus) in its Friday update. The ...
by Special to, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:58 pm
Local
33 State Attorneys General warn online selling sites
BATON ROUGE– Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has joined with 32 state attorneys general in urging Amazon, Facebook, Ebay, Walmart, and Craigslist to more rigorously ...
by Special to, Friday, March 27, 2020 8:26 am
COVID-19
COVID-19 cases rise in the River Parishes
LAPLACE — Confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in St. John the Baptist Parish was 38 as of noon Thursday, signaling an increase of 11 local ...