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St John Parish contractor fights check fraud allegation linked to contract dispute
A financial dispute between two Louisiana business contractors has escalated into a criminal charge and a civil lawsuit, ... Read more
Author: Amos Abba | L'Observateur
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Heat advisory issued for Laplace, Slidell, others
The heat is returning in full force to south Louisiana over the next few days, starting with temperatures ... Read more
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Photos: Local church kick-off ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive in Laplace
The Community Celebration Network Committee launched ‘Christmas on Main Street’ with a successful kickoff on July 12 at ... Read more
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St. John, St. Charles Parish brace for heavy rain, flash flood
Rainy days are expected to begin on Wednesday in the River Parishes, specifically in St. Charles and St. ... Read more
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St. Joan of Arc blood drive this Saturday in Laplace
The summer blood drive is set to take place on Saturday, July. 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 ... Read more
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Laplace swimmer dominates River Parish Invitational with five record-breaking swims
The 18-year-old Hill Heights Hurricanes standout, Nathan Noel shattered five meet records, which include three individual and two ... Read more
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Descendants Project honors Harriet Tubman’s legacy with “Julyteenth” celebration
An environmental and historic preservation nonprofit, The Descendants Project is hosting a series of events, which include panel ... Read more
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10-year-old among suspects arrested in Laplace vehicle break-ins
Four juveniles, including a 10-year-old and three 13-year-olds, were arrested in connection with two vehicle burglaries that took ... Read more
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West St. John graduate makes history with a $500 billion tech deal
Lael Alexander, a native of Edgard and graduate of West St. John High School, completed a $500 billion ... Read more
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Nathan Noel of Laplace attempts to break swimming records at 2025 River Parish Summer League Invitational next week
Nathan Noel, 18, from Laplace, is about to make history at the 2025 River Parish Summer League Invitational ... Read more