Amos Abba, Author at L'Observateur

St John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist sheriff arrests former deputy, chaplain accused of bringing contraband into jail

A former deputy with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has been arrested for bringing contraband into the parish jail in Laplace. This ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:06 pm

St John the Baptist

Friday high school playoff football scores

Seven high schools from the River Parishes, the area along the Mississippi River northwest of New Orleans, comprising St. James, St. Charles, and St. John ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:00 pm

St.John's the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests man for possession of gun, illegal drugs

A man in St. John the Baptist Parish has been arrested for being in possession of a gun and illegal drugs. On Wednesday, Jared Martin, ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, November 15, 2024 2:14 am

Holiday

St. John the Baptist Parish Library offers fabulous fall fun in November

Special to The L’Observateur ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH – Modern day libraries, strive to become home away from home for everyone in the community ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:58 pm

Deputies

Baton Rouge teenagers accused of stealing car, led St. John Parish deputies on speed chase

Three teenagers from Baton Rouge were arrested after allegedly stealing a car and leading deputies on a chase Saturday night, according to a statement by ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:13 pm

River Region Parishes

River Region Chamber of Commerce names Ray Gregson as CEO

The board of the River Region Chamber of Commerce has named Ray Gregson as its president and Chief Executive Officer, CEO. Gregson was appointed in ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Monday, November 11, 2024 12:41 am

East St. John

Meet East St John’s student selected to the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council

In June, Sarai Gaines joined an exclusive membership of 31 outstanding students picked from across the state to become members of the Louisiana Legislative Youth ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Saturday, November 9, 2024 4:05 am

St John the Baptist

St. John’s school board votes to close elementary school near chemical plant next year

On Thursday night, members of St John’s School Board voted to authorize the closure of Fifth Ward Elementary school,  which had been at the center ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Friday, November 8, 2024 4:21 am

St John the Baptist

Haston Lewis wins Justice of the Peace seat in St John’s Parish Dist.1

Haston Lewis Jr has won the race to be to the Justice of the Peace in District 1 of St.John’s the Baptist Parish. He was ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:51 am

St John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate shooting at Halloween event

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting where a teenager accidentally shot himself in the leg during an altercation at ... Read more

by Amos Abba, Monday, November 4, 2024 5:51 pm

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