Author: Brooke Robichaux - Page 271 | L'Observateur

Edgard

LOOKS BRIGHT: Class president provides voice for students in, out of classroom

EDGARD — Whenever people underestimate what she’s capable of achieving, Glasia Walker works harder to prove them wrong. ... Read more

Edgard

Extended freeze blamed for water pressure concerns; Public Schools extending school day

RESERVE — The extraordinary length of frigid to below-freezing temperatures experienced in St. John the Baptist Parish is ... Read more

Garyville

2,500 gallons of fuel spilled into Mississippi River; officials expect minimal St. John impact

MT. AIRY — An oil spill that dropped approximately 2,500 gallons of fuel oil into the Mississippi River ... Read more

High School Sports

Baby faced Comets finding their way on basketball court

LAPLACE — Despite facing a tough schedule and coming into the week with a 6-8 record, St. Charles ... Read more

High School Sports

Lady Rebels adjusting though loss of star player Nora

RESERVE — With success on the court and strength in sportsmanship, the Riverside Academy girls basketball team is ... Read more

LaPlace

Lions Club fundraiser fun helps community; golf tournament, Mardi Gras ball nears

LAPLACE — Dedicated to supporting the people and organizations that make up the heart of St. John the ... Read more

Lifestyle

All are welcome at Petra

LAPLACE — It took a lot of convincing for brothers TJ and Jameel Qutob to move Petra Restaurant ... Read more

Sports

Dream to touch the sky: Motocross star dedicated to career through injuries, cancer

DESTREHAN — Stone Edler has powered through treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, countless crashes and numerous broken bones. With ... Read more

Education

LOOKS BRIGHT: St. Peter School’s Haley Scioneaux inspired to serve community, school

RESERVE — St. Peter Catholic School sixth grader Haley Scioneaux has a big heart and a passion for ... Read more

Local

Family devastated by fire still in need but grateful

RESERVE — A family devastated by a recent home fire in Reserve has seen an outpour of love ... Read more